You might have noticed that sexual contact is not present among the ways that COVID-19 can be transmitted. This is because there are no confirmed cases of sexual transmission of the disease.
While COVID-19 has been detected in the semen of those recovering from the virus, there is no evidence that it can infect another person. No presence of COVID-19 has also been found in vaginal fluids, so based on the information we have, the disease cannot be transmitted through sexual means.
However, this does not mean that you can’t get sick during sex. Due to the intimate nature of sex, social distancing is not possible during intercourse. Some people also might find that wearing faces masks during sex can be uncomfortable.
People who have multiple sex partners can also put themselves at risk since they might not know if their partner has been in contact with someone who has the virus. This means that to avoid contracting COVID-19, it would be a good idea to not just practice safe sex, but also take additional precautions.
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