In these moments of extreme vulnerability, I can completely understand and acknowledge that additional work stress or the woes of unemployment, tense roommate conflicts, and mounting anxiety about the latest news headlines are all possible scenarios of what could take someone out of the mood. Covid-19 also hasn’t impacted the genders equitably. More women have been laid off. More women are working longer hours. More women are taking on the additional stress of childcare. So, again, it shouldn’t be a surprise that impotency is on the rise.
Enhancements like those offered at Feelmore are one option, although they don’t really solve the root problem of stress and anxiety. There are many strategies to relieve stress, such as stimulating our vagus nerve, exercise and healthy eating, and meditation. Despite these strategies to relieve stress, there is no silver bullet.
I think that we are generally in a season of feeling trapped. We’re told we can’t explore, and we can’t go outside. I think this manifests in our s***** proclivities, too, especially when national agencies such as the CDC have released recommendations on how to have s**. Wearing a mask, avoiding kissing, and a renaissance of glory holes are among those recommendations. When the pandemic is under control, we’ll go outside again and begin exploring. This will also change how we engage s*******, and we’ll begin to expand our playmat for s***** experiences in a post-pandemic world. Our bodies will feel free again.
But until then, when all else fails and my partner at whatever moment is unable to get hard, we can just relax and listen to indie vibes on Spotify or order delivery or squeeze in an episode of Schitt’s Creek. Let us not forget that s** is one kind of physical intimacy, but it isn’t the only kind. Cuddling, massage, hugs, holding hands, and dancing are other ways to get our physical needs met. These are meaningful moments, too.
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