Slowly but surely things are opening back up in this “rapidly evolving situation.” For those of you who are a few Tinder messages away from a much needed spring fling, we have some tips to keep yourself and your partner safe.
Keep in mind anxiety is a mood killer. While remaining informed about best health practices during the crisis can be helpful, absorbing too much information about the coronavirus in the news can heighten anxiety and hinder intimacy. educate yourself on safety, symptoms, and protocols from accurate, reliable sources, but don’t go overboard and take breaks from the information overload.
You may be looking forward to going on a date night or super excited to get frisky with someone, however if you’ve been feeling a little under the weather or notice that your partner’s been sick, take a rain check. There are still plenty of ways to build intimacy with your partner while social distancing. Schedule a video chat date instead until you are both past the sniffles.
If you are both feeling well, but are concerned about the general public you still have options! Instead of going out for a fancy dinner date, cook at home over candlelight. Many local restaurants and even some chain ones are offering meal kits so it will require minimal work, but be fun to do together. Then you can amazon in some flavored body paint and turn each other into dessert.
If you are still stuck in lockdown while your state is actively combating coronavirus, staying away from your partner may actually increase your desire for them, and lead you to uncover new ways to turn each other on. Try some distance mutual masturbation, or send dirty voice notes instead of sexting. You may find you really enjoy the contact denial and desire it builds.
Remember intimacy and sex are important parts of staying healthy, so make sure even if you are staying distance that you maintain connections.
