As more than 6 billion people are currently on lockdown, with over 770.165 confirmed cases and 37,112 deaths, there are very clear rules on what you need to follow during quarantine. And they are: shopping only for basic necessities, taking one exercise per day, travelling to work if you must to and urgent medical needs.
So, while everything makes sense so far, what about the intimate life? It seems our politicians are not so concerned with this topic, so we have to look somewhere else for answers.
To date, the government has not given any official guidelines about sex. Dr Jenny Harries said in a press conference that now is a perfect time for couples to “test” a relationship by moving in together.
If I have sex can I catch coronavirus?
According to BBC, the answer is yes and no.
If you are single, you have a very high chance of being sexless for a few months. In this case, if you cannot wait until the epidemic will end, you need to self-isolate for two weeks or more, and neither of you are exhibiting symptoms or have come into contact with anyone who is, then go for it.
If you are considering meeting up with someone to have sex, don’t. It’s against the stipulations of the lockdown. As Prof. Estcourt says: “To comply with the government advice to prevent transmission, it’s really important that the only people you have sex with are those who live within your household. You should not be having sex if so doing means you have to breach government guidance not to mix households.”
As far about those in a relationship you can have sex if both feel healthy, are not in an at-risk group, and have not come into contact with anyone with symptoms.
As Dr Alex George told in an interview for BBC: If you're in a relationship… living with that person, and sharing the same environment, it shouldn't change your situation. However if one of you is displaying symptoms of coronavirus then you should maintain your social-distancing and isolate, even within your home. In an ideal world everyone would stay two metres apart - even in their own house, but we realise this may not be realistic.
So, is Covid-19 sexually transmissible?
If either you or your partner are exhibiting symptoms or have come into contact with someone who is, then don’t have sex. The virus is primarily spread through respiratory droplets. So while there is no evidence that it can be transmitted through genital secretions, it could be spread through saliva.
Dr Carlos E. Rodríguez-Díaz, associate professor of prevention and community health at George Washington University, mentioned the following: “There is no evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted via sexual intercourse; either vaginal or anal.
"However, kissing is a very common practice during sex, and the virus can be transmitted via saliva. Therefore, the virus can be transmitted by kissing."
At the end of day, can I just have sex while self-isolating alone?
The short answer is no. The government has put us on lockdown to stop the spread of this deadly virus. And clearly that takes precedence over your sex life.
But all is not lost - the internet affords us plenty of ways to satisfy our needs from a safe distance. Take for example Pornhub, an adult entertainment site who is offering a free premium subscription to all new subscribers for one month. The company said they took this decision in order to make people respect the quarantine and stay home.
Behavioral Neurology Specialist Gonzalo Quintana Zunino of Concordia University (Canada) has revealed what are the sex rules during coronavirus infection. The specialist column was published by the newspaper The Conversation.
The author notes that there is currently no evidence of sexual transmission of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, involving vaginal, oral and anal contacts. Meanwhile, the specialist recalls that recorded cases of transmission of infection include not only the airborne droplet, but also the fecal-oral route.
The scientist concludes that almost any sexual practice will lead to the transmission of the virus. “Now is not the time to have sex,” the author is sure, noting that “if you and your partner have no symptoms and you stayed at home, then sex is most likely not dangerous.”
Otherwise, the specialist recommends doing "simple and small experiments." The author writes, in particular, on the use of condoms and latex gloves. “Instead of kisses and sexual intimacy, try erotic massage, chatting, courtship, mutual masturbation, watching or reading erotica, watching your partner enjoy himself,” the author writes.
According to the expert, during coronavirus infection, rimming should “remain completely behind the scenes”, and kisses through a mask will not save from infection.
In March, Louisiana State University (USA) reported that taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers, recommended, in particular, for elderly people with cardiovascular diseases, increases the likelihood of contracting SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in these individuals.
It's tough to stay positive when coronavirus deaths top 12,000 globally and entire nations go on lockdown. However. But no matter how hard it gets, there’s always a cold weapon known as a sense of humor. And some people aren’t missing a chance to spice up the hard times with funny jokes, memes, and deadly funny quips.
So, even though it's difficult to be positive during these difficult times, let's try. After all, what other options do we have? Let's take a look at top fuuny list that is going viral on the internet compiled by Bemorepanda
Birthday during Coronavirus
When you thought you have Coronavirus but it's just a cancer
The closed gym effect of the summer 2020
Debating where to go during Coronavirus Easter
My plans for the weekend
Women in Islamic countries be like
Coronavirus lego edition
Pretending to be on a holiday
French people during quarantine
Corona Been name change to Ebola Extra
Lawyers wainting for the quarantine to be over
How I see working from home
At the beach during quarantine
Working as a lifeguard from home be like
People being honest during epidemic
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The Dutch government has advised single people to find a ‘sex buddy’ for intimacy during the lockdown imposed to control the spread of coronavirus.
Netherlands has joined other European countries in announcing the easing of the lockdown, outlining a four-month plan to phase out social restrictions if the virus will stay under control.
According to BBC, single people should come to an arrangement with another person, but the two should avoid having sex if either of the two are suspicious of having Covid-19.
The guidance comes after many critics said there was no sex advice for singles.
RIVM said "it makes sense that as a single [person] you also want to have physical contact" during the pandemic.
Should single people choose to engage in sexual contact, precautions should be taken to minimise the risk of coronavirus exposure, the authority said.
"Discuss how best to do this together," the RIVM guidance says. "For example, meet with the same person to have physical or sexual contact (for example, a cuddle buddy or 'sex buddy'), provided you are free of illness.
"Make good arrangements with this person about how many other people you both see. The more people you see, the greater the chance of (spreading) the coronavirus."
The RIVM has also issued advice for people whose long-term partners suspect they have contracted the coronavirus.
"Don't have sex with your partner if they have been isolated because of (suspected) coronavirus infection," it says.
"Sex with yourself or with others at a distance is possible," it adds, suggesting "erotic stories" and "masturbating together" as possible solutions.
On Monday, the Netherlands began the first stage of a five-phase lockdown exit plan.
As part of the first phase, libraries, hairdressers, nail bars, beauticians, massage salons and places providing occupational therapy were allowed to reopen from 11 May.
The relaxation of restrictions came after Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the country had made "headway" in its effort to bring the number of coronavirus infections and deaths down.
In total, over 43,995 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Netherlands so far, with more than 5,680 deaths. The number of people that have been tested so far in the country is close to 300.000.
As the number of people infected by the coronavirus is increasing day by day, reaching close to 400.000 cases globally, people don't have any other choice but to stay positive with the help of humor - because it makes us laugh and helps us forget about our worries.
Here at Bemorepanda we have collected a list of top Covid-19 jokes. So, either if you are working from home or in self-isolation, we hope that what you will see bellow will put a smile on your face and help you stay optimistic.
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Real stories of virus outbreaks, horror stories about zombies and a philosophical parable about the plague.
Outbreak
The military kept a dangerous virus in the laboratory, but the infected experimental monkey broke free. Now epidemiologists need to urgently find a vaccine. To do this, they need to find the first carrier - that same animal.
Contagion
A dangerous virus spreads from Asia all over the world. Mortality from it is more than 20%, and a quick mutation complicates the creation of a vaccine. WHO is trying to stop the mass infection and find a "null patient."
World War Z
Former UN employee Jerry Lane stuck with his family in traffic and witnessed a massive outbreak of a zombie virus. Each bitten after 12 seconds turns into a fast and aggressive flesh eater. Having managed to get out of a dangerous situation, Lane joins a group that is trying to find a cure for the virus.
Perfect Sense
Chef Michael and epidemiologist Susan have fallen in love. But they are not able to enjoy a passionate romance, because the world was struck by an outbreak of an unknown virus: people lose their sense of smell, then taste, and then other feelings.
The Andromeda Strain
A military satellite falls to Earth near a small town in Arizona. A dangerous virus escapes from it, killing all residents in the vicinity, except for an old man and a child who is ill with a ulcer. A group of scientists gather in an isolated area to study the disease.
Panic in the Streets
Several criminals kill on the street a man who won a large sum of money in their cards. When the police find the body, the medical examiner discovers that the deceased was infected with pneumonic plague. Now the detectives urgently need to catch the bandits in order to arrest them for the murder, and at the same time save the entire city from the epidemic.
Morte a Venezia
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach is tired of both creativity and life. He goes to relax at a resort near Venice. But soon the hero falls in love with a young Pole and again loses peace. Meanwhile, the cholera epidemic is beginning in the city.
Busanhaeng
Suk Woo is about to take his daughter Su Ahn to her mother in Busan. They board the train, but at the last moment a woman infected with a zombie virus jumps into the car. It turns out that the living dead are already taking over the world. Passengers need to stop the spread of infection within the train and get to a safe place.
The Painted Veil
The film takes place in the 1920s. Middle-class physician Walter married the aristocrat Kitty, but their marriage cannot be called happy. At a certain point, the husband sets a condition: either the wife leaves for her lover, or leaves with her husband in a Chinese village, where he will help fight the cholera outbreak. And it is precisely Walter’s dedication to the dangerous work that makes Kitty truly love him.
28 Days Later
A simple guy Jim comes out of a long coma and discovers that he missed the start of a terrible epidemic. An unknown virus turns people into mindless killers. Jim meets several survivors, and together they try to get to a safe haven. But in the new world, the problem is not only infected.