How the pandemic ruined sex

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How the pandemic ruined sex
A study finds that mostly everyone's sex lives got worse — and scientists say it could constitute a health crisis

By MATTHEW ROZSA
APRIL 6, 2021 9:40AM


(Salon) If you think that the COVID-19 lockdowns hindered your sex life, you're not alone. In fact, a recent scientific study examining the sexual habits of nearly 500 British adults between the ages of 18 and 32 found that, as social restrictions were increased, there was an overall decrease in sexual behaviors.

The study, which was published last month in The Journal of Sex Research, found that men tended to report higher levels of sexual desire than woman both before and during the pandemic lockdowns. Both groups also admitted to decreased levels of sexual desire during the lockdown — but the drop was only statistically significant (meaning the data reveals it did not happen by chance) for women.

"Decreases in desire often happen during times of heightened anxiety and stress, so it isn't surprising," Dr. Liam Wignall, a lecturer in psychology at Bournemouth University, told Salon by email. "We can only speculate about the gender difference, and one reason could be that lockdown disproportionately impacted women because research shows women are more likely to take on domestic chores and childcare even when both partners have jobs."

Wignall also emphasized to Salon that when the scholars analyzed sexual activity, they were not only talking about literal intercourse. Other sexual behaviors were also included in their analysis including watching pornography, masturbating and participating in online sexual relationships. ..........(more)

https://www.salon.com/2021/04/06/how-the-pandemic-ruined-sex/

[lagomorph777]

1. Hmmm, no decrease for me.

But I'm married, so there was no literal intercourse anyhow.

Other activities... no decrease.

[Skittles]

2. LOL

I remember this comic saying his doc asked how often he had sex in the past year. Including my wife, he asked? Doc: yes......the guy thinks and then responds: NONE!

[lagomorph777]

3. Heh - great comedy is often based on great tragedy.