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In OLD does ‘Fun’ just mean ‘Sex’?

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Carez · 29/06/2025 06:55

Am tentatively dipping my affection-starved toe into the world of OLD.

When it comes to reading profiles and writing my own, does the word ‘Fun’ just mean ‘Sex’? There seem to be a lot of men looking for it. Often accompanied by the term ‘short term’.

I am looking for fun. But I don’t just mean a shag. I mean fun like going places and doing stuff and laughing and spending enjoyable time together! Is that not fun?

Basically do I need to spell that out and avoid just saying I’m looking for fun?

Surely it would be easier if fun was a general term and if you just wanted a shag you’d say so! Sex is one of many fun things!

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wizzywig · 29/06/2025 06:57

Yes. Fun = sex. I'm trying to think what the old code is for your fun.

Lafufufu · 29/06/2025 06:57

Yes.

Carez · 29/06/2025 07:00

wizzywig · 29/06/2025 06:57

Yes. Fun = sex. I'm trying to think what the old code is for your fun.

God there is a code?!

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AugustDawn · 29/06/2025 07:03

Carez · 29/06/2025 06:55

Am tentatively dipping my affection-starved toe into the world of OLD.

When it comes to reading profiles and writing my own, does the word ‘Fun’ just mean ‘Sex’? There seem to be a lot of men looking for it. Often accompanied by the term ‘short term’.

I am looking for fun. But I don’t just mean a shag. I mean fun like going places and doing stuff and laughing and spending enjoyable time together! Is that not fun?

Basically do I need to spell that out and avoid just saying I’m looking for fun?

Surely it would be easier if fun was a general term and if you just wanted a shag you’d say so! Sex is one of many fun things!

it’s definitely the universal and implied meaning yeah, as someone in the exact same position as you, I’d just put in brackets something like ‘and that means more than sex!’ Or something to that affect. If you just say fun, be prepared for very flirtatious messages out the bat, and maybe the odd willy picture too

LilacWineIsSweetAndHeady · 29/06/2025 07:04

I think you're looking for a Fwb with the emphasis on 'friend'. You have to be clear though because some men see the benefits as more important than the friendship side of things!

Carez · 29/06/2025 07:15

LilacWineIsSweetAndHeady · 29/06/2025 07:04

I think you're looking for a Fwb with the emphasis on 'friend'. You have to be clear though because some men see the benefits as more important than the friendship side of things!

I’m not. I’m looking for a BF/Partner who wants all kinds of fun, not just the naked kind.

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