{"id":29064,"date":"2020-06-01T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=29064"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:53:26","slug":"do-covid-19-antibody-tests-make-it-safe-to-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/test-kits\/do-covid-19-antibody-tests-make-it-safe-to-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Do COVID-19 Antibody Tests Make It Safe to Date?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>That first in-person date may need to wait.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the pillars needed to move past the present COVID-19 pandemic is large-scale testing. The recent availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/coronavirus\/expert-answers\/covid-antibody-tests\/faq-20484429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">antibody testing<\/a> is excellent news in the fight against this virus. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean life can automatically go back to normal. Even if your antibody test is positive for coronavirus antibodies, you should still reconsider dating for a while. Read below to learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing and what it means for your sex life.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an Antibody Test?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/testing\/serology-overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antibody tests<\/a> detect the presence of a type of protein known as antibodies, hence the name. Essentially, antibodies are a record of infections you&#8217;ve had in the past. After your immune system fights off a pathogen, the antibodies remain. If specific antibodies, such as coronavirus antibodies, are found in your blood, it indicates that the coronavirus infection was once present in your body.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you test positive for coronavirus antibodies, does that mean you have the all-clear to go about your life (including your sex life) as normal? Unfortunately, it does not.<\/p>\n<p>There are two important things to note about antibody testing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is not accurate if you&#8217;re currently fighting the infection being tested for<\/li>\n<li>It does not mean you can&#8217;t or won&#8217;t get sick in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why is Antibody Testing So Important for COVID-19?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/6EEDA4BE-8B64-11EA-B3B0-C0CB4C4937F3\/bigstock--D-illustration-of-blood-test--357840539_900x.jpg\" alt=\"COVID-19 test vial.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cough<\/li>\n<li>fever<\/li>\n<li>chills<\/li>\n<li>muscle pain<\/li>\n<li>sore throat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understandably, it is easy to mistake COVID-19 symptoms for something less serious, like a mild infection, especially if they don&#8217;t come with shortness of breath or a sudden loss of taste or smell.<\/p>\n<p>Another challenge in combatting COVID-19 is that some infected people are either asymptomatic, meaning they show no signs of infections, or they are low-symptomatic.<\/p>\n<p>Antibody testing is important because it might identify those who have had COVID-19, alerting health departments to how and where the disease has spread. However, there are drawbacks with antibody testing, particularly for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h3>Am I Safe if I Have Coronavirus Antibodies?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/6EEDA4BE-8B64-11EA-B3B0-C0CB4C4937F3\/coronavirus map_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Confirmed COVID-19 cases by county\/region\/sovereignty\" width=\"900\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, even if your antibody test indicates exposure to coronavirus, you and\/or your partner may still be at risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19. Thus, meeting up for dinner and a movie, regardless of if you are symptomatic or not, is not recommended. At least not until cases are under control and declining. As you can see from the above map, generated May 17th, 2020 by the <a href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center,<\/a> cases remain high.<\/p>\n<p>Several factors impact the interpretation of COVID-19 antibody testing, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seven types of coronavirus<\/li>\n<li>Uncertain immunity<\/li>\n<li>Questionable reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Seven types of coronavirus.<\/strong> That&#8217;s right. COVID-19 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/types.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">just one of six other coronaviruses<\/a> that can infect humans. For instance, the SARS virus from the SARS scare is actually in the coronavirus family. Thus, testing positive for coronavirus antibodies does not necessarily mean you&#8217;ve had COVID-19. It could mean you&#8217;ve previously been exposed to SARS or one of the other coronaviruses known to infect humans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncertain immunity.\u00a0<\/strong>It is not clear yet whether previously having COVID-19 makes you immune to getting it in the future. This has implications for yourself and your partner or potential partner as well. Given that the likelihood of re-infection is unknown, social distancing measures should still be maintained when case rates are high.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questionable reliability.<\/strong> COVID-19 antibody tests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2020\/04\/15\/834497497\/antibody-tests-for-coronavirus-can-miss-the-mark\">are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration<\/a>, so their reliability is unknown. They&#8217;re generally regarded as a \u201cquick and dirty\u201d approach to get a sense of community spread, whereas more accurate testing, such as antigen or PCR testing, is reserved for more serious cases.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I Date if My Antibody Test Comes Back Positive?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/6EEDA4BE-8B64-11EA-B3B0-C0CB4C4937F3\/bigstock-Asian-Lifestyle-Senior-Couple--328040320_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Couple looking at beautiful mountain scenery.\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The long-term impact of COVID-19 on sexual health remains an open question, especially as the number of cases continues to rise. As of May 17th, 2020, there&#8217;s been an average of 68 new cases per 1 million US residents per day, equating to roughly 22,000 new cases per day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does COVID-19 impact sex and dating?<\/strong> COVID-19 can impact the entire body, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.047549\">including on the cardiovascular system<\/a>. If this system is compromised, it can lead to sexual health issues like erectile dysfunction (ED), as ED is one<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0early warning sign of cardiovascular disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue is that it&#8217;s unclear whether COVID-19 can be spread through sexual contact. The disease&#8217;s primary transmission vector is through respiratory droplets that escape the body through breathing, coughing, sneezing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/early\/2020\/05\/12\/2006874117\">speaking<\/a>. Even a short exposure to the COVID-19 virus is enough to contract the illness. Thus, it would seem that engaging in sexual intercourse with someone who has had or might have COVID-19 is risky.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, evidence is emerging that COVID-19 can be transmitted via bodily fluids, including <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2765654\">a highly publicized study finding evidence of the virus in semen<\/a>. The study lacks a large sample size, limiting conclusions that can be drawn, but it should give men pause.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can I Date from a Safe Distance?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib aligncenter\" style=\"width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/img\/6EEDA4BE-8B64-11EA-B3B0-C0CB4C4937F3\/bigstock-Caucasian-Mature-Man-Adjustes--366283468_900x.jpg\" alt=\"Man wearing a bowtie. \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sex is one aspect of dating, but it&#8217;s not the only aspect. Social distancing might not be so terrible after all. It is actually allowing people to get to know each other in more detail before the first in-person date. Want to try if for yourself? \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/03\/21\/819629063\/tips-on-dating-while-social-distancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Experts recommend using platforms like Zoom and dating apps<\/a> to ease into the emotional aspects of dating first. This may be particularly beneficial if you&#8217;re looking for a long-term relationship.<\/p>\n<p>A slower approach to dating may also have other benefits. For instance, sex-induced anxiety is common, particularly if you&#8217;re re-entering the dating world after being away for some time or if you live with conditions like ED. Making time to get to know prospective partners in detail might increase the likelihood of judgement-free conversations related to sexual performance.<\/p>\n<p>For those with ED that decide to take the leap into dating life, lifestyle prescription medications are available via telehealth appointment at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eDrugstore.com<\/a>. Buying online means complying with social distancing guidelines and gives you more privacy around sensitive issues like <a class=\"ms_click_tracking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/?__mscta=2393_82206_35\">sexual health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Media Shower Impressions --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ms_article_id\" style=\"display: none;\" data-ms-article-id=\"82206\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/Media Shower Impressions --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That first in-person date may need to wait. One of the pillars needed to move past the present COVID-19 pandemic is large-scale testing. The recent availability of antibody testing is excellent news in the fight against this virus. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean life can automatically go back to normal. 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