Wow...it seems the 'casual encounters' website knows no bounds. Having logged onto it (using a fake name and photo incidentally) I find within minutes that my inbox is full with requests from men for illicit affairs, casual no strings meet-ups and naughty fun.

Not one man who contacts me suggests just a nice simple dinner date.

I am particularly disgusted by one email I recieve from someone who calls himself 'hot and horny'. This is what it says:

"I'm one of those guys who likes to be naughty. So, I suppose the fact I have a wife and two kids, yet am looking for an affair, puts me perfectly in the 'naughty' category.

So, what can I offer you? I'll take you out to the best restaurants, treat to you the best hotels and whisk you away on mid-week mini breaks (otherwise known as 'business meetings' to the wife!). In return you can supply me with fun, excitement and the best sex you can offer.

You don't have to worry about commmitment - I'm looking for no stings attached. I already have a ball and chain in the shape of my wedding ring.

PM me if you want to hook up."

Suddenly my faith in men is taking a downward turn....

Elle Saunders is the pseudonym of freelance journalist Tiffany Wright. Tiffany writes about everything from stilletos to sex for numerous women's magazines including Company, Glamour, Cosmo and More...

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