Sexual Health in the SARS-CoV-2 Era
Jack L. Turban, Alex S. Keuroghlian, Kenneth H. Mayer
Abstract
Sexual contact carries some risk for exposure to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This commentary provides clinicians with guidance on how to address sexual health and activity with patients in this context.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePandemicHuman sexualityContact tracingCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Health careTransmission (telecommunications)Reproductive healthSexual transmissionDistancingCoronavirusSexual contactIntensive care medicineFamily medicineDiseaseHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Environmental healthPopulationGonorrheaInfectious disease (medical specialty)Gender studiesEconomic growthPathologyElectrical engineeringMicrobicideEconomicsSociologyEngineeringCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and Mental Health