Couples who feared catching Covid-19 might have had a better sex life, study suggests
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It found various lifestyle changes were associated with positive sexual desire “but only for participants with high fear of Covid-19 infection”. “For these participants, sexual desire was associated with positive changes in one’s sex life and wanting to spend time with one’s partner, but not with overall relationship quality,” the study noted. “This study advances literature focused on the importance of romantic relationships in stress-provoking situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic by shedding light on the association between sexual desire and personal and relational wellbeing,” the authors conclude. “Common additions included sexting, trying new sexual positions, and sharing sexual fantasies,” the study states.