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What to do if you’re nervous about having sex again after lockdown.

Connection is vital for us as humans,’ says Aoife. ‘With an airborne virus, lockdowns, and restrictions, Covid has created touch deprivation like we have never seen before. ‘The omission of sex for many single people, may feel overwhelming and cause insurmountable anxiety. It can be scary enough getting back into dating and sex after a long break, let alone when there has been a global pandemic maintained by close contact. ‘However, with some self-compassion and care, alongside time and patience, sex and intimacy can become less daunting and more innate.’