3 Changes That Happened to Sex Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Liputan6.com, Jakarta It’s been two years since the world has faced a pandemic COVID-19. Because of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, many things have changed in the last two years or so. Including about life sex inhabitants of the world.

Some predictions about life sex during the pandemic has surfaced. Starting from the increased frequency of sex due to longer stay at home to the increasing number of births. Did you predict that too?

However, there are also those who predict that the divorce rate will increase due to economic difficulties and the feeling of being trapped in the house makes some people stressed.

Instead of guessing, let’s look at some data regarding sexual life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This data was compiled by the National Coalition for Sexual Health and the Kinsey Institute by asking American participants at the beginning of the pandemic, citing the page Well and Good, Saturday (12/3/2022).

1. Reduced Sexual Activity

The results of a survey conducted on those aged 18-35 years found that the pandemic resulted in low sexual interest and difficulty having an orgasm.

There are many factors that make the frequency of sexual intercourse much reduced. Among them:

– Limited sex opportunities

Lead researcher from the Kinsey Institute, Justin Lehmiller, said during the pandemic everyone in the house is more often indoors. Most of the time is spent at home.

Not to mention that married couples who already have children will divide their concentration between working, taking care of the household and accompanying children.

“This makes it difficult for parents to find time to make love,” said Justin.

For couples who are in a long-distance relationship, maybe before the pandemic could go home once a week by train or plane. However, the pandemic changed many travel rules so that the return schedule became limited.

– Stress and uncertainty about COVID-19

In the early days of the pandemic many adults experienced a decrease in sex drive due to stress about the COVID-19 condition. Not to mention the uncertainty that occurred at that time, as stated by obstetrician and gynecologist Raegan McDonald-Mosley.

Many people have lost their jobs and find it difficult to find work during the pandemic. Then, we are busy and worried about the health of ourselves and others if we are sick in the midst of a pandemic.

“Even though you have a lot of time with your partner, you don’t necessarily want to have sex,” says Reagan.

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