Health experts say that in the midst of a pandemic like today, sexual activity is becoming a complex matter. Sex is a necessity for some people but on the other hand in the midst of an outbreak.
But keep in mind that having sex like this is a risk to health risks.
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Then what about sex? In fact, this activity demands intimacy and physical encounter, even without barriers.
SARS-CoV-2 is indeed a virus that infects the respiratory tract. However, Covid-19 transmission is known to occur through fluids or droplets from coughing or sneezing.
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Until now, there are no studies that prove this virus can be transmitted sexually. However, sexual activity may save the risk of transmission.
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Launch page American Sexual Health Association (ASHA), Covid-19 is a respiratory disease, one of which is easily transmitted through saliva. Therefore, kissing during sex can also be a potential moment of transmission.
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Dr Theresa Tam, a doctor who is also the Chief Public Health Officer in Canada, revealed that the sex activity that has the lowest risk is solo sex.
Similar is suggested American Sexual Health Association, namely to take solo sex-Such as for example masturbation, or remote sex (long distance sex) as an alternative. Both are considered to be able to satisfy sexual desires, without saving the risk of transmission.
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You just have to make sure the hand hygiene or sex toys used. Then, another safe option is sex with a partner who lives in the same house as you.
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However, seeing new normal conditions and people starting to return to work, Sexologist Doctor Boyke Dian Nugraha reminded people to stay alert by taking care of yourself and your partner. Many of the reservoirs or catchers of the virus are in the mouth and nose, so Boyke suggests temporarily not engaging in oral sex and deep kissing or deep kiss.
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“Avoid oral, deep kiss. Just ordinary sex, “Boyke told CNNIndonesia.com over the phone a while ago.
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Sex with a partner who is not at home, such as working outside the city, is also risky. Launching from the Avert page, there is a risk of transmitting the virus from people you meet. Especially if the partner works in the red zone or there are many positive cases of Covid-19.
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In order to minimize the risk of transmission, there are several ways you and your partner can do it.
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1. Avoid sex when experiencing symptoms of cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Avoid physical contact including kissing or hugging.
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2.Avoiding sexual activity that involves licking around the anus (rimming).
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3. Shower and wash your hair before sex, especially if you have previously worked outside the home. After sex, you are obliged to take a shower.
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4. Consider foreplay with minimal touch. Sexting aka sending ‘naughty’ text you can try as ‘warm up’.
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5. Consider masturbating with your partner at a safe distance.
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