[valval]

Many would argue that there is no such thing as meaningless sex.

I’m of the opinion that arguing for the existence of such thing is naive and idiotic.

[nerdjon]

I think it depends on what we consider "meaningless".

Is it "meaningless" that I hang out with friends on a Friday night? We didn't really accomplish anything except for possibly growing our relationships.

I think when myself and many people say we have "meaningless" sex it just means that beyond that particular moment, it doesn't have any other purpose. (beyond maybe its with a friend and it does the same as going out for drinks and just grows a relationship).

It was fun in the moment, but thats it. It is the same as going out for drinks, playing a game, or any other activity that I engage with friends with. Of course it's not truly "meaningless" or we wouldn't be doing it since we wouldn't be enjoying it. But it doesn't have to go deeper than that.

[coldtea]

If it's all meaningful, then it has no meaning.

Meaning comes from distinction, the opposite of undifferentiated sex.

[missedthecue]

Meaning, particularly in this context, can also come from consequences

[portaouflop]

It depends how you define meaningful and meaningless which is highly subjective - so it’s neither naive nor idiotic to be able to have meaningless sex - maybe it’s just not something you feel

[valval]

There are powers at play in this world that don't care about one's feelings.