What will sex be like in the post-Coronavirus era?
There is one topic that, in particular, was ignored during the Coronavirus emergency. Partly out of modesty, partly because it has always been erroneously considered a taboo, partly because we joke about it without ever facing it head on. That topic is sex. But not in general, more specifically we ask ourselves what the prospects for our sexual life will be in the post-COVID-19 era. There are those who can't wait to get back to normal, even in the bedroom, and those who, on the other hand, do not hide that they are tormented by doubts and fears. For those who have experienced the lockdown with their partner, the situation has remained almost unchanged. For some, life under the covers has come alive, having more time available to be together.Others, on the contrary, record a decrease in sexual desire due to the psychological stress to which the drama of the moment is subjecting them.
What are the prospects for singles?
But how exactly will the approach to sex change for singles or for those who usually experience love on an occasional basis? The restrictions won't be blown away by a gust of wind in no time. Although the Government and the Technical-Scientific Committee are working on the economic and social restart of the country, the risk of contagion will not vanish into thin air and we will have the task of maintaining a high level of prudence.
A fundamental premise
A premise is necessary: now that masks have become, willy-nilly, the must-have of the season, let's try not to lose sight of the importance of the use of condoms, a device that protects us not only from unwanted pregnancies (together to the pill), but, above all, from sexually transmitted diseases which, alas, did not disappear with the advent of the Coronavirus.
The vademecum of the Italian Contraception Society
In this regard, the Italian Contraception Society (SIC) intervened which, thanks to a team of experts, provides us with a series of recommendations with which to enjoy sexual life in an - even more - safe way. Here is the vademecum on post-Coronavirus sex:
- It is good to keep in mind that the safest partner is undoubtedly the one with whom he lived before and during the quarantine;
- With a kiss and, therefore, an exchange of saliva, there can be transmission of Coronavirus, but, if you have both complied with the provisions of phase 1, then you do not have to worry;
- Before and after sexual intercourse, give absolute priority to the hygiene of the private parts, to be carried out with even greater care than in the pre-pandemic era;
- In the event that a member of the couple reports some of the symptoms of the virus or tests positive for the swab, it will be necessary to opt for home isolation and social distancing even within the walls of the house. Intimate relationships will then be avoided;
- In this particular historical moment, we are asked to strictly avoid occasional unprotected relationships;
- Oral and genital intercourse could also contribute to the spread of the virus. In this regard, latex aids are available on the market to be used as a barrier between the mouth and genitals / anus, particularly suitable for preventing oral, anal or vaginal infections;
- To compensate for the lack of contact, long-distance couples can opt for some equally pleasant and delicious solutions, such as the use of sex toys. Or, why not exchange some "spicy" text, practicing good sexting? The important thing, however, is to have the certainty of being able to trust our interlocutor, without running the risk of falling victim to 'revenge porn', i.e. the dissemination of private images or videos without our consent;
- We do not hesitate to contact our doctor or specialist with any questions or concerns.
