Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask during sex to protect yourself from contracting coronavirus, Canada’s chief medical officer said on Wednesday, adding that going solo continues to be the lowest risk sexual option available during the pandemic.
Dr. Theresa Tam, said in a report there is a small chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid, but sexual activity with new partners does raise the risk of catching the virus, particularly if there is close contact like kissing.
“Like other activities during COVID-19 that involve physical closeness, there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of getting infected and spreading the virus,” she said.
”Skip kissing, avoid face-to-face closeness, wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose, and watch yourself and your partner for symptoms ahead of any sexual activity”, Tam said.