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Dating
Physical distancing pick up lines
Times are tough. Luckily there’s plenty of good (but mainly bad) physical distancing pick up lines to offer some light relief.
19 Sex and dating tweets that sum up self isolation
“It’s not about finding a quarantine boyfriend, it’s about developing strong feelings via text that you won’t be able to verify in person until June.” Thanks Buzzfeed for doing the research on this one.
Eveything you need to know about sex and COVID-19
Just a few months back and COVID-19 was a phrase none of us had heard of – now we answer some of your common questions around sex and COVID-19 here.
Can technology make sex safer?
We shine a light here on some of the new technologies aimed at making sex a little safer. Our favourite? A text message service that lets you alert someone if you have an STI.
Exactly how is COVID-19 impacting dating? Join the conversation.
You want to date. But you can’t even stand next to someone. Welcome to dating during COVID-19. Join the discussion on the Play Safe Forum.
Sex & Solosex
Using lotion for solo sex
The safest way to have sex during COVID-19 is solo sex. This post is the most popular on our forum and discusses what lubes are most suitable to stay safe and comfortable.
Say hello to solosex
With dating that much harder thanks to COVID-19, sales of sex toys have skyrocketed. We’re loving this post from the forum about recommended sex toys.
Ouch. Too much solosex?
Check out this video – Nurse Nettie dealing out the iso and safe sex advice.
Need to speak to someone?
Do you have a question about sex or your sexual health? Ask Nurse Nettie today.
Our favourite sex & relationship COVID-19 memes
If there’s one thing a pandemic is good for, it’s a meme or two (or 500). Here, we take a look a few that we couldn’t help but LOL at.
Relationships
How COVID-19 is causing 'glacial' relationships
COVID-19 is forcing relationships to seriously slow down according to this article from Bustle.
How would you react if your partner told you they had an STI?
STIs are super common and most can be easily treated. Stay calm, listen, and offer support. Thanks to our Mod Squad for sharing their thoughts.
Living together for two months, but never been on a date
True love can bloom during a pandemic, or at least for this couple it did. Did you move in with your partner during the pandemic?
Random stuff
How to make a DIY facemask at home
With masks being recommended in various locations and situations across NSW, we’re loving this video from Pedestrian TV about how to make a DIY mask.
Safe sex and the common cold
People are used to talking about STIs, but we owe it to our partners to disclose our common colds as well…especially during COVID-19. Read here… What do you think?
A love song for the COVID-19 times?
Stuck dating or in a relationship during physical distancing? Australian comedian Bridie might just have written the anthem to get you through it.
