Sometimes encouraged , sometimes banned and other times vaguely condoned , sex has been a topic of much confusion since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that the virus has dragged on for months and appears to be on the verge of an increasingly likely second wave, however, New York health officials have decided that we can all have a little sex, as a treat.
In addition to the glory-hole guidelines, New York health officials have provided some helpful advice on everything from kissing to rimming to group sex. Back in pre-COVID times, analingus as well as various other forms of butt play were still enjoying their s surge in mainstream popularity.
The new guidance doubles down on cautions against mouth-to-anus sex first issued back in March, warning would-be ass-eaters that the virus can be transmitted through feces. A mask will also keep you from kissing your partner during sex, a seemingly tame act which the guidelines warn can easily pass the virus. Speaking of your small circle of close contacts: the New York City Health Department would very much like you to have sex with as few of them as possible, ideally sticking to ones you live with.
None of this is to say that health officials have changed their minds about the joy and safety of masturbation. For those of us who usually have sex with strangers from the internet, the guidelines suggest taking a break from in-person dates in favor of video dates, sexting and other forms of remote sex.
The guidelines also threw in some general advice about safe sex in non-COVID times for good measure, including a few reminders to get consent as well as a refresher on preventing STIs and unwanted pregnancy. Glory holes, however, are strongly encouraged.
