What association has been found between FWBs and alcohol consumption?

• A. FWBs are more common among non-drinkers.
• B. Alcohol consumption is unrelated to FWBs.
• C. There is an association between alcohol consumption and sexual contact with a FWB.
• D. Alcohol use eliminates FWBs.

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is that alcohol use is linked to sexual activity with a casual partner, specifically a friend-with-benefits arrangement. Research has found that people who report drinking are more likely to report having sex with a FWB than those who don’t drink. This reflects an association, not necessarily a direct cause-and-effect relationship—drinking can lower inhibitions, influence decision-making, and often occurs in social contexts where casual sexual encounters are more common, all of which can increase the likelihood of a FWB sexual contact.

The other statements don’t fit the evidence: non-drinkers aren’t shown to have more FWBs, and claiming no relationship ignores the observed link between alcohol use and such sexual contact. Saying alcohol use eliminates FWBs is simply not true.