Hooking up and getting laid is one of the best things you can do as a man to keep your life simple and fun. You get all the benefits of sex, without any of the setbacks of having a girlfriend. No one is going to care if you stare at a random woman’s ass, but you still get to go home with the girl at the end of the night. As such, it’s important to keep your hookups easy and free of drama. There are a few easy ways to make sure that your hookups aren’t going to take over your life, and we’ve written out a few of our favorite tips for keeping your hookups easy.

Keep Them Away From Your Life

We know it’s really tempting to take a hookup back to your apartment. However, there are some considerations to think about before you make that choice. First, how comfortable are you with having her in your place? You probably have at least a few nice things there that you wouldn’t want stolen. You don’t know this woman (which is sort of the point), and you wouldn’t invite just anyone into your home. Second, are you sure you want her knowing where you live?

Another part of this is social media. Don’t friend this woman on Facebook. Don’t invite her to chat any time. Don’t follow her on twitter. Make sure you keep your hookup life separate from your private life.

Keep Them Brief

If you keep your hookups short, you’ll have a much smaller chance of having them become something high-stress. The best way to do this is to limit your hookups to one time and one time only, but you might not want to do that. After all, many girls are willing to hook up several times with the same man, and keeping her number can mean a few nights in the future where you don’t have to spend the evening alone.

Stick to three “dates” maximum. This will ensure that you’re always having the highest amount of fun with the lowest amount of mess that you might have to deal with later.

Keep Them Cheap

The only things you should be buying a hookup are a small gift, a drink or two at a bar, and a hotel room. Anything else, and you’re wasting your cash that you could be spending on the next hookup. Keep any gifts you bring under $10, and make sure that you’re not spending way too much on the hotel room. You’re just looking for a classy place to hook up—do you really need a deep-soaking tub? Similarly at the bar, you should only be spending enough for one drink to get her in the mood, and maybe a couple more. If you get her too drunk, the night isn’t going to be fun for either of you. If you don’t want to hold a stranger’s hair back while she throws up, don’t buy her more than three drinks max.