Casual Sex

Casual sex plays a significant role in the Fleabag's life, primarily as a tool for distraction and avoidance of deeper emotional connections. Throughout the play, Fleabag’s reliance on casual sex is depicted in a largely negative light, as it often leaves her feeling empty, disconnected, and further entrenched in her feelings of guilt and grief. However, there are moments in the narrative that complicate this depiction by referencing enjoyable experiences of casual sex, making it clear that the issue lies in Fleabag’s damaging relationship with it, rather than casual sex itself.

Fleabag frequently uses sex as a means to escape her emotions and avoid confronting the pain of her best friend Boo’s death and her complicated relationships. These encounters are fleeting and largely devoid of emotional intimacy, reinforcing her sense of isolation. For instance, her sexual encounter with Tube Rodent is portrayed...