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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWear a mask while having sex, Canada's top doctor suggests
Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus, Canadas chief medical officer said on Wednesday, adding that going solo remains the lowest risk sexual option in a pandemic.
Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said in a statement there is little chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid, but sexual activity with new partners does increase the risk of contracting the virus, particularly if there is close contact like kissing. Like other activities during COVID-19 that involve physical closeness, there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of getting infected and spreading the virus, she said.
Skip kissing, avoid face-to-face closeness, wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose, and monitor yourself and your partner for symptoms ahead of any sexual activity, Tam said. The lowest risk sexual activity during COVID-19 involves yourself alone, she added.
Sexual health is an important part of overall health, Tam said, and by taking precautions, Canadians can find ways to enjoy physical intimacy while safeguarding the progress we have all made containing COVID-19. Canada has reported 129,425 cases of COVID-19 and 9,132 deaths, as of Sept 1.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-canada-sex-idUSKBN25T2Y9?taid=5f4ff7c846b85b0001f9bccf&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
calguy
(5,348 posts)Funtatlaguy
(10,893 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,976 posts)Is that a safer position?
Maeve
(42,309 posts)My first thought exactly!
rurallib
(62,478 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)So kinky!
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)global1
(25,294 posts)Klaralven
(7,510 posts)Celerity
(43,734 posts)Goodheart
(5,351 posts)Tribetime
(4,721 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Tribetime
(4,721 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)That is one of the first things I thought of as well!
TheCowsCameHome
(40,169 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Crunchy Frog
(26,709 posts)unblock
(52,489 posts)I remember when that was thought of as the ultimate in unsafe sex. My how times have changed.....
Kaleva
(36,395 posts)A acquaintance, who I barely know, told me that.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,860 posts)Kaleva
(36,395 posts)I think that would interfere with the procedure quite a bit.
"there is little chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid,..."
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)Very brief encounters.
Kid Berwyn
(15,050 posts)lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)asking for a friend.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,213 posts)babydollhead
(2,231 posts)Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Kathy M
(1,242 posts)portrayal of sexual encounters ( using AI ) and their greetings ( no hand shaking ) .
Hekate
(91,005 posts)Too bad.
Takket
(21,702 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)It is the only way you will be able to tolerate it.
MissMillie
(38,603 posts)promotion of um.... er..... self-love was a no-no when it came from a public health official.
We've come a long way (yeah, I know, there's a pun in there).
JI7
(89,287 posts)BGBD
(3,282 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)If you want a lover
I'll do anything you ask me to
And if you want another kind of love
I'll wear a mask for you
If you want a partner, take my hand, or
If you want to strike me down in anger
Here I stand
I'm your man
Sancho
(9,071 posts)Polybius
(15,522 posts)Wear a mask and nothing else lol!
Xolodno
(6,410 posts)...ball gag's count? Asking for....some friends.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)In a queen we lose each other. We can easily afford a bigger bed, but still like sleeping close. Pretty sure sleeping like that we can skip the mask when having sex.
Although after 33 years you have to get creative to keep things exciting. Maybe this mask thing has potential! Ill talk to her tomorrow.