The UK-wide lockdown has presented new challenges for those hoping to get laid this spring and summer. Couples have been forced to isolate apart. Groups of friends are navigating life in a shared house with additional pressure of being unable to leave. And with no chance of ever having the house to yourself, we’re all learning to keep our moans to a minimum.
If you’re living in a shared house and wondering how you can possibly get laid or get your solo kicks during lockdown, you’re not alone. It’s the question on everyone’s lips right now. If you’re living with paper thin walls and your housemates perpetually within earshot, how exactly are you supposed to enjoy some much needed alone time?
Perhaps the biggest challenge is finding the time to be alone and not interrupted. The risk that someone could walk in your room at any moment might get your heart racing, but if you’re more of a prude, you might be wise to go looking for a room with a lock on the door.
The bathroom is your best bet to score some alone time. You can lock the door, play some music, run a bath and enjoy some steamy alone time. Just make sure your favourite toys are waterproof before embarking on any wet play. An oil based aromatherapy bath soak will upgrade the experience to a 10, as will a few scented candles to set the scene. Self care is important during this difficult time, so don’t be afraid to take a moment for yourself.
If you prefer to masturbate between the sheets, you’re going to have to find a whisper quiet sex toy that won’t announce your plans to the whole house. The good news is that these are becoming increasingly popular, so you won’t have to look far. Whisper quiet sex toys come in all shapes and sizes, and you don’t always have to reach for something with batteries or a powercord. Even a simple finger sleeve can upgrade your solo play.
And don’t worry, you won’t have to trade in power for some peace and quiet. There are plenty of discreet sex toys available that are more than capable of getting the job done. The Satisfyer is a great example of a next generation sex toy that will bring a whole new level of pleasure to your life. Men should explore the Tenga range of strokers for easy clean up and complete discretion.
Before you hit play, make sure your phone isn’t paired with any Bluetooth speakers in your house. Nothing will expose you faster than broadcasting the audio from your porn collection while your housemates are sitting in the living room catching up with Gogglebox. Use headphones or cut the audio if you’re worried about being overheard.
If you’re separated from your partner because of the isolation rules, you might be looking for ways to keep the magic alive until you can be reunited again. Sexting can be a great way to amp up the passion, but phone sex and mutual masturbation is the closest you will get to the real thing for the foreseaable.
You might feel ridiculous at first, but you’ll soon forget yourself and start having fun. Using your headphones with an in-built microphone can help to keep your hands free for everything else. If you want to take this up a level, try a smart sex toy which can be controlled by your partner. Let your partner take the controls and you’ll soon enjoy the most futuristic orgasm of your life.
After a certain amount of time spent in lockdown, sparks may begin to fly between single and unattached housemates. If you value your friendship, think twice before going down this road. But if this is something you may have considered before lockdown, it could be the best time to explore new opportunities.
If you do decide to sleep with your housemate, be considerate of any other people in the house. A little bit of secrecy could help to amp up the intrigue and make everything feel a little more elicit. And if you want to avoid joining the hoards of people becoming parents for the first time, make sure you stay on top of birth control measures.
