NEW York City health officials issued an advisory for practicing safe sex during the pandemic, encouraging residents to “[m]ake it a little kinky.” The updated Health Department guidance was published on Monday and outlines a number of coronavirus harm reduction tips. “Wear a face covering or mask,” the advisory states. “Maybe it’s your thing, maybe […]
NEW York City health officials issued an advisory for practicing safe sex during the pandemic, encouraging residents to “[m]ake it a little kinky.”
The updated Health Department guidance was published on Monday and outlines a number of coronavirus harm reduction tips.
“Wear a face covering or mask,” the advisory states. “Maybe it’s your thing, maybe it’s not, but during COVID-19 wearing a face covering that covers your nose and mouth is a good way to add a layer of 3 protection during sex.
The other main suggestions for New York City residents are as follows:
The safest sex partners during this pandemic are yourself and those in the small circle of people closest to you, such as people you live with.
Monogamous sex is safest right now.
Do your best to limit close contact – including sex – with people outside your household.
Avoid kissing, rimming, or touching your eyes.
Try masturbating together to be intimate while maintaining physical distancing.
People who meet a lot of their sexual partners online, including sex workers, should try to replace in-person dates with virtual ones for the time being.
“Video dates, sexting, subscription-based fan platforms, sexy “Zoom parties” or chat rooms may be options for you,” the advisory reads.
It also reminds NYC residents to get tested regularly.
People should also remember to wash with soap and water before and after sex, as well as to wash sex toys and disinfect keyboards and screens.
The Health Department had previous issued safe sex guidance in March, which contained much of the same advice but with fewer specifics about virtual sex using platforms like Zoom.
