Dating, Decoded:

No Strings Attached (NSA)

What does NSA mean in dating? No strings attached, explained.

No strings attached (NSA) means a sexual connection with no expectation of romance, exclusivity, or commitment — just what it says on the label. It's similar to FWB, minus the built-in friendship. NSA only stays drama-free when both people genuinely want the same thing, not when one's using the label to avoid an honest conversation.

See: Friends With Benefits (FWB), Hookup Culture