Is your quarantined romantic life lining up with your expectations? Are you and your partner sneaking in passionate moments whenever the kids are preoccupied with YouTube? Or is the overwhelming stress of potential illness, job loss, and unexpected homeschooling responsibilities dampening your mood entirely? COVID-19 has reshaped every aspect of our lives, including our intimate relationships. Let’s dive into some candid confessions from readers experiencing everything from wild passion to absolute drought.
If the lockdown has unexpectedly sapped your libido, you’re certainly not alone.
Confessions of Couples Struggling with Intimacy
Confession #25773264
“We might be the only couple not getting intimate during quarantine because working from home is just as stressful as going into the office. Plus, our 4-year-old is always around.”
Confession #25774534
“I had high hopes for some mid-day romance with my husband when this shelter-in-place started. But then the grim news and my unruly kids completely killed my sex drive. Now we’re both frustrated.”
Confession #25772448
“My husband and I started to get cozy, but our child knocked on our door, so we had to stop. Ten minutes later, he snuck back in to finish, only for our 3-year-old to burst in at the exact moment my husband was climaxing, followed shortly by our 9-year-old! (We were under blankets.) They both just sat on the bed pretending to nap.”
Confessions of Couples Finding a Renewed Spark
On the flip side, maybe you’re enjoying a renewed spark during this pandemic and can’t keep your hands off one another.
Confession #25773200
“My husband and I have been incredibly intimate during this quarantine. If I hadn’t had my tubes tied, I’d likely be expecting a baby by now.”
Confession #25774357
“My husband is fantastic. I work outside the home, and he has taken on the role of teacher while keeping the house tidy and cooking dinner. Plus, the intimacy is off the charts!”
Confession #25775177
“I desperately want to give my husband some loving right now, but it’s frustrating that he’s considered essential.”
Confessions of Couples Out of Sync
Then there are those couples who find themselves out of sync. One partner is eager for intimacy, while the other isn’t. The frustration can be palpable.
Confession #25774230
“I thought being stuck at home with my husband would mean we’d finally have more sex. NOPE. I’m still getting turned down and feeling super horny.”
Confession #25774047
“It’s been three weeks since we were last intimate. The last time I really went all out for him. We’ve been home together for three weeks, and I feel invisible. My needs don’t matter. He thinks I’m cheating! With who? I’ve been staring at his 30-inch forehead for three weeks!”
Confession #25774845
“I’m under a lot of stress and could really use a comforting hug from my spouse. Just laying in each other’s arms for a little while – not sex, just some comfort. My partner says that’s not happening.”
The Impact of Stress and Illness
The looming threat of illness can shift one’s perspective. Suddenly, the thought of never being intimate again is terrifying.
Confession #25771819
“I’ve started using the ‘we might be dead soon – so let’s make love while we can’ tactic to shamelessly capitalize on this coronavirus chaos for some extra intimacy.”
Confession #25773797
“I hate being cooped up at home with my husband. I can’t even see my lover, and sometimes I feel like I’ll never see him again. It’s like I’m going to die without ever having sex again.”
Confession #25775124
“I really wish my husband would prioritize getting a refill on his ED meds. It’s been months since he ran out, and it feels like he doesn’t care about my needs or having sex.”
The Challenge of Timing
Then there’s the challenge of timing.
Confession #25774297
“I’m ovulating for the first time since having my sweet baby a year ago. You know what that means? NO SEX. I’d have to be completely out of my mind to intentionally get pregnant right now.”
Confession #25774076
“Due to ED, my husband has to take a shot to get hard. After a year of saying no, I finally agreed to have sex. Now he’s frantically tearing the house apart looking for the meds! This is somehow more entertaining than the act itself.”
Confession #25775080
“My 4-year-old has turned feral, my 6-month-old is teething, and my husband is going wild. There’s not enough wine in the world for this!”
Confession #25774957
“We haven’t had regular intimacy since the lockdown because the kids are always around or we’re just too exhausted. I’ve masturbated three times today and I’m still feeling frisky.”
Confession #25772613
“It feels wrong to complain right now, but sometimes I just want to yell at my husband to ‘man up and give me a proper pounding already.’ I’m so tired of the half-hearted sex we have every two weeks.”
Confession #25772114
“My husband can’t perform when he’s stressed, but I need intimacy to cope with stress. Looks like I won’t be getting any for a long time.”
Conclusion
So there you have it. This pandemic has left couples experiencing a spectrum of intimacy (or the lack thereof). Sometimes, apocalyptic events ignite passion, while at other times, being cooped up with our partners can make us more irritable than romantic. No matter how COVID-19 is affecting your intimate life, remember this is temporary. Someday our kids will return to school, our partners will head back to work, and our homes won’t feel like makeshift classrooms anymore. Right? Please tell me that’s true. *sips coffee and cries*
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Summary
This article discusses the varied experiences couples are having with their romantic lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. From those feeling completely disconnected to others who are thriving in intimacy, the piece delves into the emotional complexities and realities that arise when partners are confined together. The pandemic has reshaped relationships, bringing both challenges and unexpected joys.
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