Western University students have mixed opinions on whether floorcest should be considered taboo or not. Urban Dictionary defines floorcest as “sexual relations between two people who live on the same floor.” Residence staff and residence sophs constantly warn first-years that floorcest is strongly frowned upon.
First year health science student Sandy Esteero shares the same negative perception and offers advice to fellow students: “Don’t do it, you’ll have to live with your mistake for the rest of the year,” said Esteero.
However, second year psychology student Natasha Sukara witnessed many of her floormates in Saugeen-Maitland Hall committing the act last year.
“We had 20 people on our floor and probably a quarter engaged in floorcest. One pair never talked again, another ended up dating, and the other one turned into a casual fling,” said Sukara.
The psychological phenomenon called the mere-exposure effect may explain why floorcest is common. According to Science of Relationships, “psychologists discovered that being close in proximity to another person increases liking and attraction for that person.”
On the other hand, having a romantic connection with someone on your floor may happen in the spur of the moment. An anonymous second year sociology student recalls an eventful night at her residence, Delaware Hall, last year.
“I was drunk at a floor party and I hooked up with a guy on my floor. I was friends with him before. Floorcest is not as bad as people say it is because I was still friends with him and it wasn’t super awkward. If I saw him today, I would still talk to him,” said the student.
The act of floorcest may also blossom strong relationships.
“My friend got really close to a guy on her floor. They started as friends and now they’re in a serious relationship,” said Saloni Pandya, second year Health Science and Globalization student.
Whether it’s a hookup or a serious relationship, second year Media, Information and Technoculture student Asha Sivarajah believes that couples should handle the situation gracefully for the sake of floor cohesion.
“If your floor is close, it can disrupt the dynamics of it. You should do what is in your best interest, but keep in mind how that will affect other people on the floor,” said Sivarajah.
Despite the stigma around floorcest, it is ultimately up to you to decide whether or not your cute neighbour is worth it. If you guys hit it off from the start, then why not go for it? Just keep in mind that you will have to live on the same floor as them for at least eight months!
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