New York City’s health department recently updated its recommendations (June 8) about sex during the time of COVID-19.
Coronavirus brings new rules for making out.“Make it a little kinky,” one suggestion begins. “Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers … that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact.”
It isn’t the only tip on the advisory that some may find hard to swallow.
“Wear a face covering or mask,” another suggestions reads. “Maybe it’s your thing, maybe it’s not, but during COVID-19 wearing a face covering that covers your nose and mouth is a good way to add a layer of protection during sex. Heavy breathing and panting can spread the virus further, and if you or your partner have COVID-19 and don’t know it, a mask can help stop that spread.”
ALL KINDS
The advisory caters to all kinds of sexual appetites. For those who enjoy hooking up with people they meet online, city health officials suggest keeping things virtual.
New York City also wants to remind you “large gatherings of any type are not safe during COVID-19.” But, if “you decide to find a crowd,” the advisory does offer guidance.
“Limit the size of your guest list. Keep it intimate,” it suggests while urging people to “pick larger, more open, and well-ventilated spaces” for any group sex. It also suggests participants bring “an alcohol-based hand sanitizer” to the orgy.
Health officials also encourage New Yorkers to master the art of masturbation by stressing that solo sex will not spread COVID-19. Experts would also like city residents to stop “rimming” for the time being because the “virus has been found in the semen and feces (poop) of people with COVID-19.”
However, health officials also admit they “still have a lot to learn about COVID-19 and sex.”
