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To ask are you having more sex because of lockdown?

362 replies

Gre8scott · 31/03/2020 09:18

Just that. People keep saying there will be a baby boom in 9months and I wondered is it true? Are people really having more sex cause they are stuck at home??

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PussyWillowPeach · 31/03/2020 10:10

Definitely not. My OH is beginning to resemble Gandalf Grin if he does away with the beard then mayyybe I could see past the helmet hair haha!

MsJaneAusten · 31/03/2020 10:11

No. I sensibly kicked H out just before all this started. Thankfully!

Rosehip10 · 31/03/2020 10:12

I read on-line that more couples are trying anal sex due to the pandemic Confused

LouiseTrees · 31/03/2020 10:13

No, but DH definitely hints he wants it more!

Mabelface · 31/03/2020 10:16

Nope, no sex as I can't see my partner currently. Shame, as my energy levels are higher than for a long time due to no commute and hrt kicking in.

LuluJakey1 · 31/03/2020 10:17

No more babies here. A vasectomy took place last year after 3 DC in 5 years.
Even if it hadn't, the chances of much sex are pretty low when a 5 year old and 3 year old pop up everywhere and an 8m old is super alert and excited because he has constant company from his siblings. They seem to have a radar if we are doing it and immediately intercept.

AmputatedSoul · 31/03/2020 10:17

No!

Ive got to the stage where Jolene can come and take my man. Anyone have her number? Grin

CanICelebrate · 31/03/2020 10:20

Yes but I’m surprised about it! I think it’s because I’m less physically tired working from home. Teenagers do make it difficult as they go to bed late but I’m going to bed later too as I’m now getting up at 7.30 instead of 5.30!

Redredwine99 · 31/03/2020 10:20

Nope

Catforaheadrest · 31/03/2020 10:20

I wish! I’m a usual WFHer and my OH is now WFH as well. He and I are... errr... not on the same wavelength when it comes to sex. It’s some strange torture. He’s here all the time, but not a single lock-down shag so far Blush

ShellsAndSunrises · 31/03/2020 10:21

Yep. But protected, so no baby boom from us.

Humina · 31/03/2020 10:23

No, also due to nocturnal teens.

Janemarpling · 31/03/2020 10:25

Nope

Marmite27 · 31/03/2020 10:25

No, I don’t want to be touched. I’ve outlawed kissing as don’t want DH and I to go down with it at the same time - who’d look after the kids?

notalwaysalondoner · 31/03/2020 10:25

We’re staying with my parents so that’s a romance killer - hearing your mum walk past your bedroom door when you’re in the middle of something is quite offputting... we’re TTC though so still making the effort but am sure we’d be having less otherwise. The situation isn’t exactly romantic and even though my DH and I are quite calm I think to be in this pandemic situation at all is stressful at some level to everyone.

Meggie2008 · 31/03/2020 10:25

No, because spending 24/7 with him is exhausting and he might be under the bath by the end of this 😂

CarolHasAnotherUTI · 31/03/2020 10:27

The flat above mine is more than making up for the fact I'm single...

antisupermum · 31/03/2020 10:28

Considerably less because we cant get 2 minutes peace from the kids. We were used to the kids having sleepovers with friends and family, or going out to play for hours (11&12 yo). Now we are all caged in together and its having a negative effect on our normally very active sex life.
Cant be helped and wont be forever, just need to accept it and take the opportunities when they arise (just as well I don't mind very early morning quickies!)

Troels · 31/03/2020 10:30

No, but not from lack of trying on Dh's part.

Roomba · 31/03/2020 10:30

Just realised that it is literally illegal for me to have sex right now! Given I'd have to meet with someone outwith my own household to do so.

Candyfloss99 · 31/03/2020 10:31

Yes at all times of the day 😁

QueenofmyPrinces · 31/03/2020 10:32

Good God no.

Between still working 2 days a week and spending the other 5 days a week looking after my 2 and 6 year old, including home schooling, on top of constant housework because the kids (and DH) make mess quicker than I can clean up, I am EXHAUSTED!

Not a single part of me is thinking about sex Grin

ppeatfruit · 31/03/2020 10:33

crispy Just a suggestion about yr 3 yr old Grin why not let him stay in the bath?

Ref. to sex why would we when he's the one going out shopping and poss. is a carrier of covid. I've just recovered from a really bad cold'cough so have been isolating at home, we have been together (2nd home in Fr.) since I returned from England 14 days ago (I'm sooo confused) so I could be a carrier too ??

forrasee · 31/03/2020 10:36

Yes but via the phone! If I'd been able to lockdown with the guy I'm seeing, we'd have been in bed since last Monday. Alas, we are not.

gingerbreadslice · 31/03/2020 10:38

Yes it's sort of become a boredom filler now Confused