Just because we're in the midst of a pandemic, doesn't mean people will stop having sex, and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control wants people to be as safe as possible.
Shutterstock.comSex hasn't stopped in the midst of the pandemic, and the B.C. Centre for Disease ControlThe virus has been found in semen and feces, the BCCDC says, but it's not clear yet if the virus can be transmitted through sex. The centre advises "you are your safest sex partner."
The centre does caution people about the security risks around sharing intimate photos of themselves or using web cams, and adds some people don't show their faces or other identifiable body parts for privacy. "Having one, or a few, regular sex partner can help lower the chances of being exposed to COVID-19," the guidelines say.
Condoms, dental dams and lube can be used to minimize contact with saliva and semen during sex, the centre says. Grennan said from the beginning of the pandemic, health experts quickly realized people were continuing to have sex because it's an important and necessary part of life for many people. "Use barriers, like walls , that allow for sexual contact but prevent close face-to-face contact," the guideline says.
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