“Coronavirus sex”: All you need to know about sex during the epidemic

It doesn’t matter in which country you live, and at what stage the development of the Covid-19 epidemic is there right now. Sooner or later, most of us face at least voluntary self-isolation. Unfortunately, life in quarantine, including sexual life, seems far from a bed of roses. In addition, many worry that during sexual intercourse, especially with unfamiliar partners, they can endanger their lives. So, what about sex in the new reality? I’ll try to honestly answer the most common questions about “Coronavirus sex” from a medical point of view.

Safe sex during an epidemic: How to protect yourself from infection

While in certain countries people have no choice, others choose self-isolation. Anyway, minimizing the chances of meeting the virus is a reasonable solution. You have already heard at least a bit of good advice, such as avoiding crowds, washing hands as often as possible, and wearing gloves when you go out. But what about sex? I will try to explain how to protect yourself from COVID-19 in your intimate life!

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FAQ on Coronavirus sex safety

I have answered only the most important and frequently asked questions on sexual safety during the COVID epidemic.

  • Can I get coronavirus during sex? Yep. This virus gets transmitted from person to person through close contact. Moreover, a person can be contagious even without any signs of covid symptoms. On the other hand, you can get it with a common kiss, or just shaking hands. So, sex itself does not seem more harmful than any other communication.
  • Will usual protection with condoms help me stay safe? Everybody should use condoms anyway. Unfortunately, they cannot protect you from the virus itself.
  • Then, I cannot have sex anymore? These days, the best is to have the only partner and do all the best to protect yourself from the virus in your everyday life. Another option is virtual sex without any contact. Also, think of trying the medicine which probably protects from getting infected.

Coronavirus sex: How to overcome problems in bed that you did not expect

Many say that in 8-9 months after the start of quarantine we should expect the new baby boom. In fact, during home isolation people face many psychological problems. And these moods, as well as constantly being at home with the loved ones, do not contribute to good sex. Moreover, such a situation can dissociate, deprive desire, and even cause problems with erection in men. I have asked my fellow psychologists to help me give some tips on how not to forget about sex during an epidemic.

You have probably read some articles about what to do during self-isolation or quarantine. However, in practice, following these recommendations is not that easy. Problems with work, money, health or insurance can lead to depression. And depression often causes a decrease in libido and sexual function in men and women. Instead of reading, self-education and hobbies, many prefer to lie on the couch in sad thoughts. And this is a pretty normal reaction.

Tips on better Coronavirus sex and COVID-19 relationship

Then, what can we do? Here are some simple tips from psychologists and sexologists:

  • If you switched to remote work, clearly indicate the working hours. During these hours, close in your home-office, do not let anyone in, and do not get distracted by anything.
  • Now, you have no work at all? Then, create a list of routine tasks to do every single day. Reading a book, watering flowers in the garden, watching the news… Whatever.
  • But do not put sex in this list! Good sex can only be spontaneous.
  • Try to remember everything that you love to do, but previously had no time to. Do not force yourself to engage in a hobby if you do not want to, but give your hobby a chance.
  • Do not forget about sports. You can do it in your own garden, and even at home. The lack of physical activity adversely affects not only overall health, but also the psychological state and sex.
  • If you notice that you have problems with erection, although the desire has not gone away, order online any suitable medication to improve potency.
  • Try not to spend absolutely all the time with your partner, since in the end you will start to feel sick from each other.

Helping impotent partner: How to make sex better for both (or more) of you

Many of us have experienced sexual problems at least once. Quite often, such difficulties seem temporary, and pass soon. Unfortunately, many men (well, women and people of other genders, too) have to keep living with the problem for a long time, or even forever. What can you do for your partner who suffers from impotence or erectile dysfunction? Today, we would like to talk about a few simple tricks for those who want to improve sexual atmosphere in the bedroom. This time, forget about the drugs, since you can use some psychological tips!

Tricks on helping partner with impotence for women

Of course, these tips apply not only to the so-called traditional female-male couples, but also to any loving partners. Still, according to the statistics, such marriages suffer from erectile dysfunction and similar problems ore then others. Anyway, check these common causes of difficulties with male erection and ways to solve such problems:

  • Falling out of love. In fact, when love and mutual respect remain the same, but passion fades, the things might seem even worse. While a man suffers from difficulties with erection (many do not even talk about it for various reasons), his wife or partner can just say words of love more often, and gently touch him from time to time.
  • Looking bad. Unfortunately, sometimes, we can fall out of love just because a partner looks bad. We cannot force our beloved ones dress beautifully and take care of themselves, but we can give them a good example.
  • Providing a husband with more stress. If the cause of erectile dysfunction is stress or other psychological problems, additional pressure from the partner will only make it worse. Take care of yourself and live your own life. Then, see what happens and decide if you still need this partnership.
  • Try something new in bed. Some women still do not even think about their own pleasure, and keep waiting for missionary sex wonders. Bad for them! If relationship becomes boring, why not try stimulants or sex toys?
  • Avoiding medications. If your partner admits he has certain problems similar to erectile dysfunction, just let him take the pills.

Tips on helping a partner with erectile dysfunction for all

Along with the above mentioned problems and solutions, mind some other common causes of erectile dysfunction and loss of sexual desire. Fortunately, all these difficulties are usually quite easy to overcome. And do not forget that, in any case, a relatively healthy man can just take a magic pill…

Helping impotent partner

  • Stress. Obviously, everybody knows how to reduce stress. Then, just do it!
  • Health. Some diseases may cause erectile dysfunction. So make sure your partner visits his doctor regularly and takes the meds he has to take.
  • Physical activity. Jogging or swimming together will help both in bed and out of it.
  • Bad habits. Smoking and alcohol abuse contribute to impotence even more than age or serious illnesses. Give up bad habits yourself. Perhaps, your partner will follow you too.
  • Improper nutrition. Cook good foods for two, or choose restaurants with healthy cuisine.

Alcoholic impotence: Is it reversible?

Most men who drink too much sooner or later face problems with getting and keeping an erection. In other words, many of us could end up with alcoholic impotence. And, unfortunately, not many ask specialists for advice. My colleague, a psychiatrist, helps her patients not only restore their human qualities, but also solve specific male issues. And around 70% of such difficulties are due to alcohol addiction. Let’s see how to restore male potency in a recovering alcoholic.

The main reasons for alcoholic impotence

First, you need to understand how impotence develops in a drinking man. You might already know that ethyl alcohol affects all human organs and systems, including the brain. Sexual arousal, like all the impulses, comes from the brain. Then, the signals enter the spinal cord, and then, the processes of filling the blood vessels of the genital organs activates. However, ethanol can block impulses, so no erection occurs.

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In addition, alcohol affects the cardiovascular system. During sexual arousal, a large amount of blood fills the penis, thus allowing a man to maintain an erection. If you drink too much alcohol before sex, the vessels just cannot help provide a good boner. Moreover, with systematic use of such drinks, the walls of the vessels become thinner. In other words, alcoholic impotence becomes almost irreversible.

Other links between alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction

Now, let us focus on the nerve endings. Quite often, prolonged use of alcohol leads to the death of nerve endings in the male organ, causing severe erectile dysfunction.

Another reason for sexual disturbances in drinking men is a violation of the hormonal background. The production of testosterone reduces. Due to a lack of this hormone, sexual desire reduces, too. Furthermore, this hormonal condition may cause erectile dysfunction, male infertility, testicular atrophy and disruption of the prostate gland.

Another point concerns psychological problems in an alcoholic, which also lead to problems with potency. The worst is that most often such men start drinking even more, thus worsening the situation.

Once again: How to avoid alcoholic impotence

If a man who regularly drinks alcohol has problems with potency, he should contact specialists. But first of all, try do drink in moderation. Even reducing the amount of alcoholic beverages you drink, you can improve your condition and sexual life. Still, better give up alcohol. Another good advice is to see a therapist. Most often, men with history of alcohol abuse have to take medicines in order to restore sexual function.