Fran Drescher, the actress, mentions that she maintains a limited group of friends with benefits, which includes her former husband, Peter Jacobson, who is openly gay.
"Friends with benefits" has been updated by a newer cohort who often refer to these dynamics as "situationships." But do these connections, which involve sexual activity without emotional commitment, actually function effectively? Moreover, can they sustain themselves over an extended duration?
Listen to this segment of our show today in the audio player below—we both have firsthand experience with "friends with benefits."