{"id":5662,"date":"2020-04-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5662"},"modified":"2020-07-09T12:14:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T12:14:00","slug":"how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-changing-our-sex-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-changing-our-sex-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Covid-19 pandemic is changing our sex lives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The coronavirus pandemic continues to change our everyday lives in ways we could have never imagined. Future plans, normal day-to-day activities, thoughts, feelings and relationships are all up in the air. But how is Covid-19 affecting sex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 is affecting our lives in many ways including changes to our normal routine, jobs, travel, and our ability to socialise. Many couples have suddenly found themselves in each other\u2019s company 24\/7, whilst other couples have been physically separated. Some relationships will thrive, others may crumble, and for the singletons\u2026 well. Life may be a little boring for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, how is Covid-19 influencing our sex lives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Changes in sex drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may be feeling demotivated, sluggish, and\ndisengaged during this time of confusion. Sex is not necessarily at the top of\neveryone\u2019s priority list, and this is completely normal. However, with more time\nspent at home, some couples may be more sexually active than usual. There may\neven be a potential \u2018baby boom\u2019 on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fewer one-night stands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In honour of social distancing, pubs and clubs are closed for the foreseeable future. With our social lives down the drain, having contact with strangers in real life seems a thing of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spike in sex toys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With more time on our hands (quite literally), whether\nalone or with a partner, a new sex toy may feel a worthy investment right now. Sprucing\nup your sex life is one way to pass the time, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The age of technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are physically separated from your partner, you might use this time to discover new, different ways to get intimate. Phone calls? Facetime? Welcome to the world of quarantine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whilst we are living in the history books, we\nhave time to reflect, learn new things about ourselves and others, and embrace\nthe challenges presented to us. Hopefully soon, life will return to normal. In\nthe meantime, stay safe – in all possible ways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already, now is the perfect time\nto think about having a comprehensive sexual health screen. Take your samples\nfrom the comfort of your own home and send them to our lab for testing, get a\nprescription from our Advisors for any required treatment, and leave quarantine\ngood to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read more about taking control of your sexual health during self-isolation in our recent blog here<\/a>. Why not take 5 minutes to browse our range of STI Home Test Kits<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Harvard Health \u2013 Intimacy,\nsex and COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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