{"id":28774,"date":"2020-04-02T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28774"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:58:27","slug":"how-covid-19-social-distancing-may-affect-intimate-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/sex-health\/how-covid-19-social-distancing-may-affect-intimate-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"How COVID-19, Social Distancing May Affect Intimate Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even in times of Corona Virus quarantines, people are still having sex. Sales of condoms are rising<\/a> in some countries. As humans, we long for connection and being intimate is a way to get a sense of security and comfort in difficult times.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

But what if the home isolation measures take a toll on your love and bedroom life? When single, your chances of meeting someone new drop dramatically. If you\u2019re at home with your partner, sexual problems such as ED may become more visible. And how do you deal with long-distance relationships in the face of travel disruptions?<\/p>\n

How social distancing impacts dating<\/h3>\n

These are tough times if you are looking for love or sex (or both). While dating apps still work, users will see\u00a0<\/a>warnings about the risk of contracting the virus when seeing new people<\/p>\n

Meeting someone over coffee is out of the question in many parts of the world right now. Whole cities are under quarantine and the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> advises us to keep at least three feet distance from each other. Restaurants and cafes are closing. If you\u2019re single and living alone you may feel increasingly lonely and anxious.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t isolate yourself from the world because you can\u2019t go out! Now is the time to use modern technology and stay connected. Exercise long conversations with interesting people you meet online.<\/p>\n

If you miss sex, a virtual erotic session on the phone or chat can give you a bit of satisfaction. And if you choose to meet that person face to face after the lockdowns are over\u2026 it\u2019s going to be sooooo exciting!<\/p>\n

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Corona Virus, travel bans and long-distance relationships<\/h3>\n

What about the people who have found each other but live far, far away? Travel restrictions are a global reality. Looming airline bankruptcies suggest international travel may be difficult for months to come.<\/p>\n

Realizing you will not see your significant other for a long time can cause anxiety. You probably worry about his or her health. If you\u2019re not used to phone or online sex, this may become a challenge too.<\/p>\n

A good idea<\/a> is to have regular date nights\u2026 online. This way you can switch from discussing the COVID-19 situation to focusing on your partner. Dress up a little bit, prepare something nice to eat and have a lovely conversation \u2026 via Skype or FaceTime.<\/p>\n

Use caution when navigating the long-distance sex dilemmas. Have honest conversations about it, experiment and see where your limits are. Now is a good time to get creative and share those hot fantasies.<\/p>\n

Home isolation can aggravate relationship and sexual problems<\/h3>\n

While some couples are excited at the thought of having more free time and being able to organize sex marathons (with a bit of Netflix in between), others dread quarantines and home isolation. There are two potential problems here:<\/p>\n