awkward at first, it’s worth it to protect your health.
Another question to ask is their vaccination status. Are they fully vaccinated? Are those around them fully vaccinated? If not, what precautions are they taking to avoid getting COVID? Ask these questions selfishly. While intimacy is a human need, so is good health.
3. Quarantine if needed
Are you ready to hook up with someone, but they’re outside of your COVID “bubble”? Consider quarantining or reducing the scope of people you interact with. Perhaps plan ahead two weeks and begin reducing your contact with others before a meet-up.
This not only limits your exposure, but also your time to get tested for COVID and receive a timely result. It’s also a great opportunity to use technology! If you’re both comfortable, consider using FaceTime or text to initiate intimacy. Take these moments to build anticipation and excitement.
4. Consider others
COVID has forced all of us to sacrifice and consider others in our decisions. Your individual actions can have a catastrophic ripple effect on those around you and beyond.
Think about which friends and family members are especially vulnerable to the virus. If you expose them to COVID, how likely are they to suffer severe effects? Are they immunocompromised? These are all considerations to think about and put the circumstances into perspective.
READ: COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems
Since COVID is transmitted through droplets, it can be transmitted through any activity with close contact – sex included. Stay safe by taking the proper precautions and safety measures. Remember: ignorance is not bliss. True bliss comes from staying informed and taking the correct course of action from there.