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Erm, shielding & sex!

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anniversarywoes · 20/09/2020 18:05

Possibly a subject for the sex topic but it's very much to do with covid so here goes!

Dh is currently living elsewhere, he is vulnerable to covid due to a health condition and recently has been quite poorly, so would be classed as extremely vulnerable at the moment but he is getting better.
I work in an environment where I'm potentially could be exposed daily to covid, it's a job where social distancing is almost impossible and I'm unable to wear ppe.
So we made the (hard!) decision for him to move in with family who are retired. He is able to wfh and I see him often for walks, coffee in the garden etc. It is shit but the alternative is way worse so we're dealing with it.

So, our dilemma, it's our wedding anniversary in a few weeks and we talked about having a walk in the countryside or drinks in the garden. Lame but we're obviously limited! Dh (after a few drinks!) asked if a 'hand job' would be safe and it got me thinking.,,, If there was no kissing and we wore masks (so attractive!) could we, erm, do what couples do on their anniversary?
I'm guessing not but I'm sad and I miss him Sad

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MorningNinja · 20/09/2020 20:22

What about video phone sex?

It's your anniversary too and you ain't gonna get off on a hand job.

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anniversarywoes · 20/09/2020 20:24

@WineIsMyCarb I agree with the previous poster, very detailed and professional Grin
Dh would bloody love that, in fact just the mere thought of it would be a gift but alas his grandparents love me and definitely wouldn't get the hint and be over the moon I was popping round!

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Serin · 20/09/2020 20:24

Argos fo a huge tent like event shelter for £130. You could put fairy lights in it and tell the in laws it's for a romantic meal. Just make sure you dont illuminate it too much inside or it will be like a shadow puppet show.

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Thelittleweasel · 20/09/2020 20:25

@anniversarywoes
@RMarieClaire

I'm so sorry for what you're going through - it must be extremely hard

That's a good start I suppose!

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trunumber · 20/09/2020 20:26

Phone sex?

Or gimp mask ...

Both seem reasonable options at this stage

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ScarMatty · 20/09/2020 20:27

[quote MaraScottie]You need one of those Covid cuddle curtains ...just with an extra hole.

images.app.goo.gl/gAVmbKpmQCaMKSC36[/quote]
Perfect!

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ALLIS0N · 20/09/2020 20:28

I didn’t think they were professional tips from @WineIsMyCarb. I just assumed she had a good imagination or read lots of ..ahem...romantic fiction.

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WineIsMyCarb · 20/09/2020 20:29

But given that they're grandparents this will not,,will by definition, be their first day on planet Earth. Have DH suggest they go out for an hour before returning no earlier than 2pm (or whatever) with a nice lemon drizzle cake so we can all have a cup of tea in the garden. Suggest you shove a pair of jeans and a cardi in your bag!

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WineIsMyCarb · 20/09/2020 20:30

They might be a bit embarrassed to have it hinted at so obviously, but they must have been married a while and you aren't unsupervised teenagers!

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anniversarywoes · 20/09/2020 20:34

Oh lord, I'm not sure I could make polite chit chat over a slice of lemon drizzle, moments after shagging their precious Grandson Grin

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EvenMoreFuriousVexation · 20/09/2020 20:35

If he's that vulnerable, then mutual masturbation on video call.

Make him sign an iou that when he's able to not shield, you owe each other one hell of a fuck.

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Estrellente · 20/09/2020 20:36

ROARING at “doggy style in a gazebo” Grin

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Choosingmyring · 20/09/2020 20:37

Christ almighty Grin

There must be something very wrong with my OH and I that I would not be going to all this effort for a shag! Good luck. Stay safe. Have fun.

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musicalfrog · 20/09/2020 20:37

@Dahlietta

Eeeuuuw, no. Sorry, OP, but this doesn't sound like it could possibly be romantic! Grin

Not sure romance is the ultimate goal here! Grin
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anniversarywoes · 20/09/2020 20:41

@musicalfrog you're spot on there! There's no shortage of romance while separated, just a distinct lack of anything else!

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EasterIssland · 20/09/2020 20:41

Could you take a private test ?

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rwalker · 20/09/2020 20:51

Doggy you could do the anonymous bit be waiting ready hidden under quilt with just the business parts on show.
The thing is it's not going to be loving gentle and romantic . What it will be is inventive fast ,funny and hilarious to look back on .
I think it's hilarious and tbh having fun and a laugh is as important as a good shag in an relationship .

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Feminist10101 · 20/09/2020 20:53

@dementedpixie

Face away from each other outdoors and wear masks - safer than indoors i suppose!

How would that work?! Confused
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Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese · 20/09/2020 20:58

@notevenat20

I’m particularly enjoying the sex tips from WineIsMyCarb

They are alarmingly professional sounding :)

Completely agree haha
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Justaboy · 20/09/2020 20:59

Reverse cowgirl, in the bath with a couple of sloshes of milton and the extractor fan on.

Well the shower will rinse away a fair bit of breth thats where the infection usally comes from, but the best bet is you the female to get a test done before the great encounter then he's not going the catch anything is he?..

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dementedpixie · 20/09/2020 21:05

@Feminist10101 I meant they shouldn't be face to face rather the both be facing away from each other - that would make things impossible! I meant both facing the same way e.g. sex from behind.

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TheBeastInMsRooneysRoom · 20/09/2020 21:08

Can he contract covid via his urethra? If he's isolated, you won't get it from him, so why can't you give him a blowjob with a condom?

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TokyoSushi · 20/09/2020 21:15

OH OP! Bless you both, I hope you can sort it out!

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VodselForDinner · 20/09/2020 21:16

Right OP, I have the solution to all your problems.

You just need a scissors.

Erm, shielding & sex!
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RealityExistsInTheHumanMind · 20/09/2020 21:17

I would find a way.

We don't know what is around the corner and there isn't only Covid out there. Have you got any holiday owing. Even if it was just 5 days.

Although incubation can be up to 14 days the average is 5 days. If after 5 days you and none of your clients are ill, the chance is pretty low. May be a bit higher if you are in a restricted area.

Do most of your clients spend most of their time indoors or outside as that can have a bearing on how vulnerable they are to catching it.

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