have we been in lockdown too long or are you seeing what we’re seeing? 👀
if your sex drive has kicked into top gear or come to a complete standstill recently, you’re not alone. lockdown is having some serious effects on our libidos - in both directions. the Kinsey Institute reports seeing massive swings towards both extremes, with many more people than usual exploring online dating and sexual activity, at the same time as record numbers are disengaging from online dating and ‘not engaging in any sexual behaviour at all’ - and that includes masturbation. our anxiety and trauma responses are responsible for both of these swings - for some people, arousal can be a response to the existential threat, while for others their sexual interest shuts down in response to feeling threatened and out of control. if you are at the hornier end of the spectrum and aren’t in lockdown with a partner, how have you been dealing with your ~needs~? from zoom sex parties to group chats dedicated to sending nudes, run-of-the-mill sexting to mail-order sex toy companies, modern technology has got an answer to all of our, um, frustrations!