In the United States, last year, the New York Public Health Agency made a rather surprising recommendation. Indeed, to people fearing contamination during sex, she advised masturbation. At a time when romantic relationships are more complicated than ever, this recommendation still valid today means that we are, from a personal point of view, our most reliable partner.
Each of us will have noticed:the current Covid-19 pandemic has complicated everything, even our romantic relationships . Whether we are a couple or single, we are all practically housed in the same boat. Lockdowns, curfews and other travel restrictions have damaged this kind of relationship . Certain practices such as telework have also contributed to this. According to recent studies, getting into the habit of working in your bedroom would indeed be harmful for sexuality in addition to sleep.
Did you know that as soon as the outbreak occurred in the United States about a year ago, the New York Health Agency made a rather surprising recommendation? As the New York Daily News explained at the end of March 2020, this agency simply advised to indulge in masturbation. This recommendation was anything but a joke.
Around the world, fear had taken hold of countless citizens confronted with the coronavirus. The fact is that social distancing does not take into account our needs sex and that many feared contamination. The New York Health Agency had then made a brand new slogan:"You are your safest sex partner" . The goal was to continue to have a sex life while avoiding contamination. It was also about allowing couples separated by distance to continue to maintain their desire, with the help of video calls and sex toys, the sales of which have increased considerably. At the time, masturbation seemed to be the safest option and can still be today, given the state of the situation.
Same thing for singles, while bars and other nightclubs were and still are closed. Indeed, the curfew is still in effect, especially in France. The prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes even very recently announced a confinement in force during the weekend on the coast of the department. Finally, remember that the tests have become more democratic and the vaccination campaign is underway. Some couples may therefore have relaxed for a few weeks. Nevertheless, vigilance is still required, especially for singles. The latter must therefore respect the measures while taking their troubles patiently.
