Sex would help alleviate the perceived need for release. However, it would be temporary and put your health at risk.
I have also often considered going out and searching for someone to have a one night stand with... I have always failed. I refuse to get inebriated, because then... That would defeat the purpose. As you probably would not even remember the act. That, and for odvious safety reasons.
Being sober though... Has cast a light on how ridiculous the masses look while gyrating on each other and slobbering on each other... Killing any motivation I may have at that time.
Then, at least for me, there are feelings of inadequacy and i am very shy, so I become completely overwhelmed and uncomfortable.
And when I think of the pros and cons of doing this, the most significant deterrent keeping me from doing it is the fear of a sexually transmitted disease.
In a perfect world, if I was more confident and comfortable, I would, for one night, let go of my inhibitions and have fun.. Live in the moment. But alas, that is not me.
An alternative would be to find a willing partner whom would also benefit from the arrangement and not feel obligated to want or give more. But that is impossible. As sex without strings is non existent. At least for me it would be that way. Because although I am a terrible pessimist when it comes to myself, secretly I am a romantic... And I would want at least some chocolate or breakfast in the morning. Something that you can't expect from a friend with benefits or a one night stand.