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Love, Sex and Quarantine

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
April 29, 2020
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Practicing love, sex and quarantine may be a difficult time for many during this COVID pandemic, safe sex can be a great way to engage because there is never such thing as too much love. First things first- COVID 19 though an upper respiratory tract infection, is not a sexually transmitted disease but still, there is a high risk of transmission as close proximity is involved.

When partners are quarantined together and have no symptoms of the virus (like fever, sore throat, shortness of breath), then indulging in some physical intimacy can be a great way to bond, get more closer and get experimental with your significant other. Also these points can help reduce the risk of transmitting infections during sex.

Fly solo

Self pleasure is by far the best way to enjoy sexual pleasure with zero risks. Make sure the hands are washed and clean before and after the act and practice good self hygiene. Read some exciting literature to get in the mood. Mutual masturbation can be a great way to indulge in the act together without physically touching each other.

Bring out the toys to play

Sex toys can be a great plaything for singles and couples and can heighten the sexual experience. Clean the toys thoroughly before and after use.

Go Online

One blessed thing is the presence of technology. Partners far away from each other can use technology to sext, phone sex, video call, photo sharing, and heat things up with some dirty talk. Facetime, Zoom, Skype- the options are quite vast. Dating apps like Tinder can be a great platform to find like-minded people for those who are single and are feeling socially isolated.

Stay loyal

This is obviously not an ideal time to indulge with multiple sexual partners or indulge in random sex. It’s best to stay loyal in order to narrow the network of people to interact with, and thereby reduce the chances of an infection. A one night stand with a stranger is definitely a no-no during quarantine.

Use rubbers

With hospitals filled to the brim with infected cases, this is not an ideal time to contract an STI. Use condoms, wash hands, and self before and after a session, and clean the sheets. Practice utmost personal hygiene to reduce the risk of STDs and save a visit to the clinic or hospital and increase the chance of exposure to more infections. Women who are not looking to get pregnant need to exercise more caution to reduce the risk of conception with proper birth control measures.

Quarantine may be an ideal time to increase intimacy between partners. Sex, as we know, releases dopamine and oxytocin, which elevate mood, reduces stress, anxiety and boosts overall health. Physical intimacy can provide a sense of security and help partners enjoy a deeper and more emotional connection with each other. But always remember- safety and hygiene comes first!

Let us know if you learned to balance love, sex and quarantine.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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Domestic Violence In Lesbian Relationships

Written By: Infano
April 28, 2021 | 05:43 PM |
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  • Identified as a growing social problem, violence in intimate lesbian partners includes sexual, physical, or psychological abuse.
  • Sadly, domestic violence in lesbian relationships is less likely to be reported to the police as many states and countries still do not recognize same-sex relationships and marriages.
  • Creating awareness ensures that those at the receiving end of the violence will have better access to services and, ultimately, get the help they need.
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Identified as a growing social problem, violence in intimate lesbian partners includes sexual, physical, or psychological abuse.

Sadly, domestic violence in lesbian relationships is less likely to be reported to the police. The person abused is reluctant to report the violence in fear of coming out as homosexual and receiving prejudicial treatment. And even if someone does report it, the complaint may not be taken seriously by authorities and legal bodies. 

Activists say that raising awareness of the problem of abuse in same-sex relationships can be particularly helpful. To imagine the same happening in India is, of course, not an overnight dream. 

But I firmly believe that when people come together, change happens. If you’re looking to help, start by looking out for the people around you. 

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Does the term “domestic violence” conjure up an image of a husband (physically or otherwise) abusing his wife? If you answered yes, like most of us, then we all have some re-thinking to do. The thing is, domestic violence in our country, and largely in the world as well, is always assumed to be violence taking place in a heterosexual relationship. However, recent studies show that rates of domestic violence among same-sex partners can be equal if not at a higher level than heterosexual ones.

Often, calls for help from abused partners in same-sex relationships tend to be ignored by authorities. The matter isn’t considered “serious”. But why is this so? And what can be done to change this? In this article, I’ll be digging deep into domestic violence, particularly in lesbian relationships, hoping to throw some light and create awareness about this issue.

What is Lesbian Partner Violence & What Are Its Causes?

Identified as a growing social problem, violence in intimate lesbian partners includes sexual, physical, or psychological abuse. Although, according to researchers, physical violence is more prevalent.

Firstly, it’s essential to know where the violence stems from and what are the possible causes. Some experts believe that same-sex relationships are the subject of added stressors. These stressors can be internal and external. External stressors are a result of society’s ill-treatment and discrimination towards the LGBT community. 

On the other hand, internal stressors are the ones more harmful and damaging. It is when the abuser projects negative feelings and attitudes about themselves onto their partner. And in most cases, the person subjected to abuse begins to believe that they deserve the violence due to all the internalized negative beliefs they have about themselves!

Is Lesbian Domestic Violence Reported To The Police?

Sadly, domestic violence in lesbian relationships is less likely to be reported to the police. A common reason for this is that many states and countries still do not recognize same-sex relationships and marriages. The law fails to protect lesbian partners. Thus, the person abused is reluctant to report the violence in fear of coming out as homosexual and receiving prejudicial treatment. 

And even if someone does report it, the complaint may not be taken seriously by authorities and legal bodies. And, the reason for that? The common misconceptions we have in society about violence in general. We often think of violence as that propagated by a man or someone with more physical strength onto the woman. Unfortunately, this prejudice does more harm than that. 

When violence in a lesbian relationship gets reported, it’s somehow always assumed that the partner who has more physical strength or who is more butch is the one who’s at fault. But this is absolutely untrue. Abuse has more to do with power and control and less to do with muscularity and physical might. It’s time we learn/unlearn to equate violence perpetration with men and masculinity.

What Can We Do To Help?

Activists say that raising awareness of the problem of abuse in same-sex relationships can be particularly helpful. Creating awareness ensures that those at the receiving end of the violence will have better access to services and, ultimately, get the help they need. Some liberal and progressive states in the US such as Massachusetts have introduced various fundings and provisions to ensure gay victims of domestic violence receive the same access and help that a heterosexual person would receive.

To imagine the same happening in India is, of course, not an overnight dream. Especially in a country where merely acknowledging and accepting same-sex relationships is frowned upon, providing help to victims in such relationships can be far-fetched. 

But I firmly believe that when people come together, change happens. If you’re looking to help, start by looking out for the people around you. Someone you know is going through something similar, and they confide in you? Let them know that they can call and rely on you for help in any way. 

The silence that has existed around lesbian relationships, and now around their domestic violence issues, is the biggest threat here. The various myths, fears, taboos, and discrimination have prevented this from becoming the subject of a public discussion. It’s high time you and I speak up and break this silence, shall we?

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