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Everything you need to know about sex and COVID-19

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What exactly is physical distancing anyway?

Wellbeing

Did you know you can get a COVID-19 test for free?

Relationships

Safe sex Youtubers to fill the time with

Dating

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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.

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.

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.

Virtual dating tips

“It’s a date, not a morning meeting from your bed.” Loving these virtual dating tips from Mashable.

Top 5 ideas for virtual dating

From Houseparty App challenges to Cards Against Humanity online, try them out!

Sex & Solosex

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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.

How to have sex during physical distancing

Sex like you know it for a while might be off the table. But luckily there’s plenty of other ways to get down during physical distancing.

Find your nearest STI clinic

Getting an STI test is super simple and often free, plus, clinics are still open. Put all this downtime to good use and book in for your regular STI test.

Wellbeing

Learning to love your body

Self-isolation, physical distancing and working and studying from home means you may not be feeling your body positive best. We’re loving this discussion on the forum about body positivity and learning how to love yourself.

Coping with isolation during COVID-19

Being isolated can be tough on your mental health. Our friends over at Beyond Blue have put together an excellent selection of tips to help keep you well during this time.

Could you make a giant laughing kookaburra?

Getting a ‘lil bit crafty during self isolation is one sure fire way to keep yourself smiling when times get tough. We’re loving this guy…who spent his time making a giant laughing kookaburra. Because, why not?

How's your sexual wellbeing?

How much do you factor in your sexual health when you think about your overall well being? We reckon it should be up there at the top. And it’s easy too. Use condoms and get tested regularly. Simple.

Looking after yourself in the 'new normal'

There’s no hiding from the fact that we’re probably going to be living in uncertain times for a while. Which means it’s even more important to look after yourself. Luckily, our Mod Squad have got plenty of advice. Join the discussion over on the forum.

More healthy stuff

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5 condom myths debunked

Did you know that condoms are the only form of contraception that protects against both STIs and pregnancy? But for some reason, not everyone wants to use one when they’re having sex. Here, we debunk some of the common myths around condoms. Condoms don’t fit Condoms actually come in plenty […]

How to ask your partner to wear a condom

Even though condoms are literally the only way to protect yourself from STIs and pregnancy during sex, for some reason some people still want to avoid using them. From ‘it doesn’t feel as good’ to ‘I won’t finish inside you’ the excuses are real. We caught up with our Mod […]

Relationships

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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?

Love on a rooftop

Loving this. The couple who found love during quarantine (via @ladbible)

Sex in long distance relationships

Long distance relationships and relationships during COVID-19 have a lot in common. Join the conversation over on the Forum.

Virtual dating

Could it be worthwhile even after COVID-19 isolation? Here’s what ABC Life thinks about it.

Random stuff

More random stuff

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.

Netflix party and online chill

Sick of Netflix and chill on your lonesome? Here’s a way to keep it social, and you’ve got all the Netflix and Chill you can handle. Well, kind of.

Looks like Victoria's getting the least sex during COVID-19

COVID-19 is making it hard for pretty much everyone to get as much sex as they might like. But according to this survey the state of Victoria is hardest hit. Do you agree?

Vote in the polls

Myth versus Truth

Going to a festival?

A-Z of sex lingo

Confused about the do’s and don’ts during COVID-19? Here’s all you need to know on dating, safe sex, STI testing and wellbeing.

The Latest

Everything you need to know about sex and COVID-19

What exactly is physical distancing anyway?

Did you know you can get a COVID-19 test for free?

Safe sex Youtubers to fill the time with

Dating

Can technology make sex safer?

19 Sex and dating tweets that sum up self isolation

Exactly how is COVID-19 impacting dating? Join the conversation.

Virtual dating tips

Top 5 ideas for virtual dating

Sex & Solosex

Say hello to solosex

Ouch. Too much solosex?

Need to speak to someone?

Our favourite sex & relationship COVID-19 memes

How to have sex during physical distancing

Find your nearest STI clinic

Wellbeing

Learning to love your body

Coping with isolation during COVID-19

Could you make a giant laughing kookaburra?

How's your sexual wellbeing?

Looking after yourself in the 'new normal'

In other news...

5 condom myths debunked

How to ask your partner to wear a condom

Relationships

How would you react if your partner told you they had an STI?

Living together for two months, but never been on a date

Love on a rooftop

Sex in long distance relationships

Virtual dating

Random stuff

Safe sex and the common cold

A love song for the COVID-19 times?

Netflix party and online chill

Looks like Victoria's getting the least sex during COVID-19

Could I have an STI?

Where can I get tested?

Ask our nurse a question

STIs and their symptoms

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Confused about the do’s and don’ts during COVID-19?
Here’s all you need to know on dating, safe sex, STI testing and wellbeing.