Sometimes I think it helps keep the early excitement if you wait etc but I don’t think there is any hard or fast rules. Do what feels right for you!

I have had one night stands when it was obviously going to be a one time thing, but I never have sex on the first date. Mostly because even if I really like the person I usually don’t feel entirely comfortable becoming intimate when I don’t really know them and are looking for a relationship. One night stands are fun, but I find sex to be better when you actually know/really like the person so if I’m actually dating someone I’ll wait probably about a month to be honest. 

Thanks so much for bringing this up @DeftRat ! This is such an interesting topic and a really gendered one as well I think.
I have had sex on the first date and never seen them again and had sex on the first date and had relationships that lasted years, so it really does just depend on the person.
I remember once having sex after an initial tinder date with a man and my friend saying “don’t you think it’s better to make him wait?”
I find this attitude so disheartening! As though (straight) sex is something a woman “withholds” and then “gifts” to a man once he “deserves” it.

@HoneyPot I love that little flow chart! So cute. And completely agree about the whole ‘make him wait for it’ thing – if you want to do something do it. However, I also think that kind of thinking speaks to the fact that a lot of women believe men will immediately become disinterested as soon as intimacy is on the cards, which I think says a lot.

That flow chart is amazing! I do love a good flow chart.

I’ve had exactly three serious relationships and I did not sleep with any of them on the first date. One because he was a virgin & wasn’t ready, one because I had my period and one because we were constantly surrounded by friends and there was nowhere to go. During a bit of a relationship dry-spell I did an experiment to see if not sleeping with someone for a couple of dates would be more likely to result in a relationship, but it didn’t seem to make a difference. So despite my anec-data I don’t think it matters either way. I have more than a handful of mates who are in long-term relationships with people they met for hook-ups on Tinder. One couple is even getting married in a couple of months.

Honestly I don’t think that matter especially in todays society with apps like Tinder and Bumble. My ex and I met at a pub and I went home with him …we where together for 3 years….

I think it comes down to what you are comfortable with and like @HoneyPot’s flow chart communication is key. You can’t expect a relationship from someone who is only there for sex you’ll end up getting hurt. On a side note though personally I wouldn’t want any kind of relo with anyone who would judge me for having sex on the first date. Sex is such an important aspect of a relationship, without sex you are just friends and if your partner can’t satisfy your needs will it really work??? 

Couldn’t have said it better myself guys! The flowchart is awesome and I totally agree with you @DeftRat communication is absolutely key. 
And just to add @CookieMonster for a majority of people sex is a really important part of a relationship, but for some it’s not and that’s ok. If the chemistry isn’t there but you want to be more than friends it’s important to be able to communicate!! Especially ones wants, desires and needs in relation to sex with their partner and chemistry.