Sexual behaviour during COVID-19: a repeated cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia

Jane L. Goller, Helen Bittleston, Fabian Yuh Shiong Kong, Louise Bourchier, Henrietta Williams, Sue Malta, Alaina Vaisey, Andrew Lau, Jane S. Hocking, Jacqueline Coombe COVID-19 restrictions effect sexual behaviour. We analysed sexual behaviour survey data corresponding with lockdowns and reduced restriction periods in Victoria, Australia&#x003B; finding that lockdowns were associated with more frequent physically distanced activities (e.g. virtual dates) and less restrictive periods with more frequent reports of casual sex partners and using dating apps to support face-to-face activities. The importance of intimate connections for wellbeing should be considered within public health measures toward reducing COVID-19 transmission.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research