Sex on the first date?

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Just that really... looking for people's views on it...

Been talking to someone for a few weeks but hadn't found time to meet up yet. In the meantime things have become quite flirty/suggestive (on both sides, not just him) and obviously haven't sene him IRL but in his photos he is very, very attractive. I don't really know what I'm looking for TBH so if it turned out to be a bit of fun I wouldn't be devastated - although he does indicate he's looking for a relationship.

My longest and most serious relationship was with someone I slept with on the first date but that feels different as we were friends in school and had lost touch for a few years...

It really depends.
I always do a search online to find out as much as possible about them
before I meet up with them. It’s quite easy these days if they have a professional job.
I think the testosterone is probably having a big impact on how you’re feeling. I’d proceed with caution but if the mood is right then i’m It adverse to sleeping with someone early on. It’s never been an issue for me.

OP remember that you don't know anything about this man.

Online dating is a minefield and many people are not what they pretend to be.

For a first date I would meet him in a public place like a coffee shop and just have a relaxed conversation and that's it.

Personally I would not want to be alone with someone I have just met.

It is not so much about it being too early to have sex or not but more about the safety aspect.

Absolutely agree with this you need complete trust and emotional security to enjoy real intimacy with another.

If you meet him, feel a connection, sleep with him and then he ghosts you, how will you feel?

If you're in a good place mentally and your self-esteem can cope with that not uncommon scenario, go for it.