Sometimes it gets boring always hearing and reading about the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It becomes a repetition, the increasing number of positive cases, recoveries and the number of deaths. But what else can we do? It’s the “top tune” nowadays in the entire world.
Here’s something different. I stumbled upon this article written by Jan Alwyn Batara on hellodoctor.com.ph. This might give you an idea on making love during this time of Covid-19.
As we all know, the primary mode of transmission of Covid-19 is through droplets. These droplets are tiny particles of liquid that contains the virus. Droplets come from a person’s nose or mouth and whenever a person coughs, speaks or sneezes, they can spread these contaminated droplets around. When another person inhales these particles or if they get into a person’s mouth or nose, there is a possibility that they could get infected with the virus.
It is possible to get Covid-19 from having sex?
According to hellodoctor.com.ph, “You might have noticed that sexual contact is not among the ways that Covid-19 can be transmitted. This is because so far, there have been no confirmed cases of sexual transmission when it comes to Covid-19. While Covid-19 has been detected in the semen of those recovering from the virus, there is no evidence that it can infect another person. No presence of Covid-19 has been found in vaginal fluids, so based on the information we have, Covid-19 cannot be transmitted through sexual means.
“However, this does not necessarily mean you cannot get sick when you have sex with someone who has coronavirus. Due to the intimate nature of sex, social distancing is not possible if you want to have intercourse. Some people might also find that wearing face masks during sex can be uncomfortable and might even take it off.
“People who have multiple sex partners can also put themselves at risk since they might not know if their partner has been in contact with someone who has the virus. This means that in order to avoid having Covid-19, it would be a good idea to not just practice safe sex but also take additional precautions against coronavirus.”
Safe sex and Covid guidelines to keep you safe:
As much as possible, avoid having sex with someone who lives in a different house.
Try to avoid having multiple sexual partners. Not only does this increase your risk for STDs but it can also increase your risk for Covid-19.
If your partner shows any symptoms of Covid-19, it would be best to not have sex with them until they can get tested.
Avoid kissing during intercourse.
Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after having sex.
Using condoms and dental dams can help lower the risk of Covid-19 as well as STDs.
Be sure to clean and disinfect the place where you had sex.
If you or your partner use sex toys, it would also be a good idea to make sure that these are clean and disinfected before using them.
As much as possible, only have sex if your partner is living in the same household.
For some people, video calls or sexting might be a better option in order to avoid physical contact, and lastly it is also important to still follow the basic guidelines when it comes to Covid-19. By lowering your risk of being infected, you are also lowering the chances that your partner can get infected during intercourse.”