COVID-19 is serious and everyone needs to do their part to stop the virus from spreading. Taking the recommended preventive measures to minimize the risk of exposure is crucial at this point in time with over 100,000 people infected in the United States. By now everyone should know that this means to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitiser, avoiding close contact with anyone who has a fever or cough, and staying home whether you are ill or not to stop the virus in its tracks.
To help all of those wondering about sex & COVID-19, we’ve put together a guide on sexual health and COVID-19 – this will be updated while the global situation evolves and more scientific information comes to light.
Can COVID-19 be sexually transmitted?
‘But what about sex?’ you might be wondering. With most people being locked inside their houses, the question whether COVID-19 can be sexually transmitted comes up rather quickly. Currently, there is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 is transmissible via semen or vaginal fluid. However, having sex involves close contact including touching and kissing, which will put you and your partner at risk of catching this novel disease.
Keep in mind that social distancing slows the spread of the virus and having sex with random partners you don’t really know is a surefire way of catching the virus.
How to protect yourself from COVID-19 and still have a sex life
In order to protect yourself and stay safe, the best way to have sex during this crisis would be sex with yourself. Yes, you heard that right! This way you can be certain you are not spreading the disease, as long as you practice good hygiene and wash your hands and sex toys after use. Yes Daddy! offers a huge selection of sex toys, now is the time to use them.
The next safest option would be having sex with the person you live with. Since you and your partner are highly likely stuck in this situation together, it’s perfectly safe to have sex as long as none of you are seeing other people. If one of you shows any symptoms, it’s best to quarantine yourself for at least 14 days before getting back together.
If you usually meet casual sex partners online, perhaps consider waiting to meet in-person until the worst is over. If you do however have sex, make sure to wash before and after sex. That of course doesn’t mean to rub down your partner with disinfectant! Instead of being in the same bed, try digital platforms, sex over video chat or sending nudes can be very enticing and something new. You can build up amazing sexual tension for the times when you actually get to meet after all this is over.
What’s your quarantine sex life like? We’d love to hear from you guys and how you’re keeping yourself happy in these difficult times, make sure to let us know in the comments!