CONTROL YOUR 'SELF'
Safe sex in pandemic
It’s not always better to love the one you’re self-isolating with. The city Department of Health issued guidance Saturday on ways to stay COVID-19-free when the birds and bees beckon amid the coronavirus pandemic. First and foremost: self-love is the best — and safest — kind of love.
“You are your safest sex partner,” the document reads. “Masturbation will not spread COVID-19, especially if you wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after.”
But the agency did not entirely throw cold water on the idea of bumping uglies with a live, virus-free human.
“The next safest partner is someone you live with,” officials offered. “Having close contact — including sex — with a small circle of people helps prevent spreading COVID-19.” Anyone outside your household? Avoid. And no “group sex” either, the agency said. Horndogs who “usually” meet partners online should take a break. “Video dates, sexting or chat rooms may be options for you,” according to the agency.
New Yorkers appreciated the tough love. Brian Magallones, 45, told The Post he agreed that it makes sense to give yourself a hand during the health crisis.
“Masturbating obviously is the safest thing to do,” he said. “That’s a no-brainer. And if you’re two people living in the same household, you’re already sharing germs.
“Whatever you do in your personal life is your own business, but maybe this is not a good time to be having orgies outside of the house and bringing it all home,” he added.
Condoms and washing up are more important than ever, notes the memo, which was apparently removed before reappearing on the DOH Web site later in the day.
“Our guidance is updated regularly,” a DOH spokesperson said.