Do we have more luck getting one night stands?

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I know lots of men with Aspergers struggle to form proper romantic relationships/get a girlfriend.

My question is though do men on the autistic spectrum have more luck getting one night stands/sex compared to actually getting a proper girlfriend? Situations where you get a night stand might be at house parties or nightclubs for example.

Each man could only speak for himself.  So, speaking only for myself, during my single days, I had little trouble engaging "one-night stands"; it was the aftermath of relationships that were difficult.  In my opinion, any man can (theoretically) find a sex partner, but it is building and maintaining relationships where men find the greatest difficulty.

You have been given a great deal of advice on this issue.  It is surprising that you have followed none of it.

I always thought meeting a lover was more difficult for people on the spectrum than long-term relationships. It seems that so many NTs I know seem to have short-lived relationships but find it easy to meet people, where as a lot of people on the spectrum (probably Aspie women more) stay with the same partner for years or even the rest of their lives, if they managed to meet them in the first place, which might be later than average in life. But then what is average, if so many NT people can't seem to stick in relationships these days?

I have two walnut night stands.

My nightstand is white wood

One night stands for men only really happen for the higher end of physical attraction, or for 'medium' but with outstanding personality and charm. So I'm not convinced this is something you should aim for based on how you have self-described on WP. I have never had a one night stand but the people I have spoken to that have had one typically regret it.

A clear observation from my time on the planet is that for men looks are really not that much of a priority for women. If you're clean and presentable and aren't some overweight slob then that is basically a tick. The rest, what really matters, is how you are with them, are you trustworthy, do you show interest in them as an individual, are you reliable, do you have some charm/humour/sparkle in eye, can you look after yourself. My sense is that as soon as they pick up on your job history that - combined with you saying you are awkward around them - will turn them off. So my counsel would be to spend less time going out and drinking etc. and more time on self-improvement and mindfulness to try and discover how you can improve your prospects in those areas. It is certainly possible to make big strides in these areas. It's not the easy option but it's the one that will actually work. Over to you.