People that have intimate partners but do not live together are being advised by the authorities to take several steps to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus by wearing masks and only doing positions that allow them to face away from each other.

People who have intimate partners but do not live together are being asked by the authorities to do this.

This measure is part of the new steps that were advised to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.

The Terrence Higgins Trust, a UK sex health charity, has provided helpful advice for couples that are planning to carry out sexual intercourse amidst this coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Michael Brady, the Medical Director at Terrence Higgins Trust, said:

Sex is a very important part of life and, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we all need to find ways to balance our need for sex and intimacy with the risks of the spread of Covid-19. As there are increasing concerns about a ‘second wave’ of Covid-19 your best sexual partner during the pandemic is you or someone you live with. Having said that, there are ways to make your sex as safe as possible.

The charity also said that blow jobs and rimming should be avoided right now. This is because they pose a higher risk of transmitting the coronavirus.

Traces of the disease have been found in semen and poo.

Not only that, but the charity also said that people should wear face masks if couples are having sexual intercourse. The reason behind this is to make sure that the droplets do not get shot into the air.

The charity also said that people should try sex positions where they are not facing each other.

The charity continued:

Masturbation, using sex toys and phone or cam sex are the safest options as they can be done without being in close proximity to anyone else. Just make sure that if you’re having cam sex you don’t share images that might identify you, unless you want to, and that you aren’t pressured into anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Washing your hands for more than 20 seconds (or using hand sanitiser) before and after sex will also reduce the risk.

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