The world has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So much of the world has been closed leaving millions of people to stay at home and avoid contact with others.
So, in the era of social isolation, how can you ensure safe sex? The New York City Department of health and mental hygiene has released guidelines on sexual behavior during the outbreak of the new coronavirus, providing safety advice for single and existing sexual partners. The guidelines suggest that we can meet our sexual needs in three ways:
- Your hand is your safest sexual partner
- You can have sex with a consistent sexual partner
- Covid-19 is easily transmitted through saliva, so kissing should be avoided during sexual intercourse
Is sex safe during the pandemic?
So far it is clear that sex isn’t the primary or only way we can get exposed to COVID-19, so it isn’t an STI as we usually define the term.
But you don’t get a pass on social distancing protocols when you take your pants off. For now, let us try to clear this up—since this is a new disease that we haven’t yet learned everything about.
Sexual life of cohabiting couples in an epidemic situation
"If you live with your partner and are socially distant from others, having normal sex is not a problem," Lauren Streicher, a professor at Northwestern University School of medicine, said in foreign media "Chicago Tribune."
Cohabiting couples or couples meet every day. They are clear about the people they have come in contact with and their living habits. In the case that both of them are single partners, there is little risk from having sex. However, Ramin asgary also suggests that people at higher risk of contracting the new coronavirus, such as those over 65 years old, suffering from diabetes, heart disease, immune system damage and other diseases, should suspend sex for the sake of safety.
What's the risk of having sex with a new partner?
Dr. George: I really don't recommend making new sexual partners at the moment, because you're at risk of spreading the virus.
Alex Fox: and, don't forget, some virus carriers don't have any symptoms. So, even if you feel completely healthy You can still infect other people, and they can infect more people through intimate contact and kissing.
I don't want to be single at this time, but how do I maintain a relationship?
Alex Fox: this global pandemic is prompting a lot of people to rethink what a good sex life is and what a happy, happy exchange is. Some people who are dating but are isolated in different places will take advantage of this time and space. I heard that some people will write pornographic stories to each other. A lot of people are creative. If you use your imagination, there are many ways to enjoy some sexy time without facing someone face to face.
There's one more thing that's important right now. Some people may find that they or their partners have different sexual needs.
You may find that you used to go on a date once a week, but now you live in the same house. You may find that sometimes you want to have sex, but your partner doesn't, sometimes it's the other way around.
It's important to communicate with each other in a way that respects and considers the other. Living together doesn't mean you have the right to have sex right away. Anyone who lives with a partner but feels unhappy because they are forced to have sex with the other person can turn into a situation that may require professional help.
Be safe, play safe, and stay well!
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