Sexual Health Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic levels by March 11th, 2020, with a destructive impact across socioeconomic domains and all facets of global health, but little is known of its impact on sexual health.

Objective

To review current knowledge on sexual health-related containment measures during pandemics, specifically COVID-19, and focus on 2 main areas: intimacy and relational dynamics and clinical effects on sexual health.

Methods

We carried out a literature search encompassing sexual health and pandemic issues using Entrez-PubMed and Google Scholar. We reviewed the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual health regarding transmission and safe sex practices, pregnancy, dating and intimacy amid the pandemic, benefits of sex, and impact

SUBMITTER: Pennanen-Iire C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7643626 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature