At the beginning of the pandemic, we reported the guidelines enforced by health officials in New York City for people to practice safer sex during the pandemic. Now, these updated guidelines also encourage the use of “glory holes.”
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The guideline, updated on June 8, suggested that in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus during sex, both parties are encouraged to find creative and new ways that prevent face to face contact. Officials say to keep a mask on during sex and to have fun in larger and more ventilated environments instead of small spaces.
Another unexpected suggestion is the use of glory holes to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. It says: “Make it a little kinky. Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers, like walls that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact.”
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However, the guideline does encourage you to limit close contact with people who do not live in your household and only have sex with the person you live with or people you trust. If they are experience COVID-19 like symptoms, do not have sex with them, and make sure they are under quarantine for 14 days.
“Talk about COVID-19 risk factors, just as you would discuss PrEP, condoms, and other safer sex topics. Ask them about COVID-19 before you hook up. Do they have symptoms or have they had symptoms in the last 14 days? Most people with COVID-19 have symptoms, but the asymptomatic spread is possible. Fever, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath are symptoms to ask about.”