For 'COVID Safe Sex' Australian Health Officials Ask Couples To Stay S 1.5 Metres Apart
On the sexual health-themed PlaySafe site, NSW Health offers tips and advice on how to have sex in a pandemic to reduce the likelihood of contracting or transmitting the virus.
COVID-19 pandemic has pretty much changed every aspect of our personal and professional lives, but things seem to have reached the privacy of your bedroom too.
No kidding! Health officials in Australia are literally asking couples to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres to practice what they call 'COVID Safe Sex'.
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On the sexual health-themed PlaySafe site, NSW Health offers tips and advice on how to have sex in a pandemic to reduce the likelihood of contracting or transmitting the virus.
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One of those suggestions is by couples trying to stay 1.5 metres apart during sex. The site reiterates COVID can¡¯t be transmitted through semen or vaginal fluids, but that it CAN be transmitted through respiratory droplets, including saliva.
¡°And having sex without sharing respiratory droplets is pretty hard (and probably not that much fun!),¡± the website notes.
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The site says: "One method of mutual masturbation is the act of pleasuring yourself in front of a partner. Whilst some people consider mutual stimulation (hand jobs, fingering, etc.) as mutual masturbation, what we're talking about here involves no contact with the other person. The safest form of sex during COVID-19 is solo sex. If you're living with your partner sex is probably okay, as you are already sharing space and being in close quarters."
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"Sadly, sex with someone outside of your household or bubble still carries risk and is not recommended due to the 1.5 metre physical distancing in place. But, masturbating with a partner - as long as you keep your distance - is the next best thing."
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Some of the suggestions include avoiding kissing and using dental dams during oral sex.
Another suggestion is to wear a ¡°three-layer mask to cover your nose and mouth if you can.¡± Couples are also advised to ¡°wash sex toys before and after use¡±. And of course, make sure neither of you has symptoms!
