COVID-19 and Sexuality: Reinventing Intimacy

Lopes, Gerson Pereira; Vale, Fabiene Bernardes Castro; Vieira, Isabela; Filho, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva; Abuhid, Catarina; Geber, Selmo

doi:10.1007/s10508-020-01796-7

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“…A possible explanation for this can be found in the finding that social isolation has generated impacts on the physical, psychological and sexual health of individuals (8)(9) . However, such repercussions are felt disproportionately according to population groups, and in the case of vulnerable people such as the group of men who have sex with men (MSM), who are historically marginalized and have their sexual practices rejected and socially limited to invisible/unseen places, the need for peer and similar social support may be more important and necessary (10)(11) , this is why failure to adhere completely to social isolation measures should be studied and better elucidated.…”

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Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

Carvalho

Schneider

Sousa³

et al. 2020

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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Objective: To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. Method: National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. Results: 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of which 514 (38.4%) had fever associated with another sign or symptom of flu-like syndrome. Social, demographic characteristics, sexual practices and activities during the period of social isolation were statistically associated with the presence of flu-like syndrome. There was a statistical difference (p < 0.001) in the average of partners between those who had signs and symptoms of flu-like syndrome (3.5) and those who did not (1.7). Conclusion: Evidence of signs and symptoms indicative of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID 19 in Brazilian MSM who were involved in casual sex during the period of social isolation.

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Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

Carvalho

Schneider

Sousa³

et al. 2020

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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“…20 Less is known about college students' sexual behavior during the pandemic, although research with non-college student samples has shown a decrease in sexual activity and increase in dating app usage 21 since the implementation of social distancing guidelines. 18,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Engaging in substance use and sexual behavior to cope with COVID-19-related distress may not only increase students' risk for experiencing negative health outcomes (e.g., sexually transmitted infections), but also increase their risk for COVID-19 transmission and acquistion. [31][32][33] Changes in the health behaviors and psychosocial well-being of U.S. college students due to the pandemic may highlight the need for universities to adapt existing prevention and intervention services to address the mental and behavioral health needs of college students during the era of COVID-19.…”

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Substance use, sexual behavior, and general well-being of U.S. college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A brief report

Firkey

Sheinfil

Woolf‐King

2021

Journal of American College Health

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This study gathered preliminary data on the impact of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic on the substance use, sexual behavior, and general well-being of U.S. college students. Participants from colleges across the U.S. (N ¼ 212; 50.5% female; M age ¼ 22.09) completed an online survey between May 20 th and July 5 th , 2020 about COVID-19-related behavior change. Most students reported a decrease in quality of life (71.7%), an increase in levels of anxiety (63.7%), and problems with basic resource needs (53.8%). Reports of alcohol consumption increased for 26.9% of students and 15.1% reported an increase in cannabis use. Most students (57.5%) reported a decrease in sexual activity, yet access to, and use of, condoms generally remained unchanged. As universities resume residential instruction, existing prevention and intervention services will need to be adapted to address the mental and behavioral health needs of college students during the era of COVID-19.

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“…Working women are aware of delaying pregnancy due to work demands, expanding their social network, and developing knowledge about birth control (42). During the COVID-19 lockdown, working women faced job and income loss and gained more time at home with their families, which could be associated with increased intimacy and sexual activity in couples (43,44).…”

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Factors related to Pregnancy Outcome Among Lebanese Women During COVID-19 Confinement

Haddad

Malhab

Sacre³

et al. 2020

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Background: During the coronavirus disease confinement, couples are likely to spend more free time together at home, which could have a positive impact on the amount and level of intimacy. However, home confinement and lockdowns have created challenges and vulnerabilities, causing relevant changes in sexual health and couple stability, particularly in women. The objective of this study was to evaluate the socio-economic and psychological factors related to current pregnancy status and unwanted pregnancy among a sample of Lebanese women during the COVID-19 lockdown.Methods: A cross-sectional online-based study was conducted between June 8 and August 1, 2020, among 369 Lebanese women. The questionnaire developed on Google Forms was distributed through social media and WhatsApp groups, using the snowball technique. The current pregnancy status and unwanted pregnancy were assessed using binary questions (Yes/No).Results: Our results showed that 11.1% of women were pregnant, of whom 22.0% reported unwanted pregnancies. Having children (ORa=0.183) and using contraceptives (ORa=0.231) were at lower odds of getting pregnant. Higher psychological violence would negatively affect pregnancy, but the association tended to significance (p=0.065). Also, regular visits to the physician for routine checkups (ORa=0.053) were significantly associated with lower odds of unwanted pregnancy. Higher psychological violence would affect unwanted pregnancy; however, the association tended to significance (p=0.056). Conclusion: Our main findings indicate that women of younger age, smoking less, and never working were at a higher probability of being pregnant. Furthermore, psychological violence tended to be an associated factor for current pregnancy status and unwanted pregnancy. More information and awareness are needed to encourage women to conceive and maintain their well-being during a pandemic.

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COVID-19 and Sexuality: Reinventing Intimacy

Cited by 64 publications

References 15 publications

Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

Substance use, sexual behavior, and general well-being of U.S. college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A brief report

Factors related to Pregnancy Outcome Among Lebanese Women During COVID-19 Confinement

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