How Our Sex Lives Are Changing in 2022
In the coming decade, a variety of changes will impact our sexuality. For example, the availability of sex tech will increase, time together will become more valuable, and the pandemic will make intimacy less accessible. There will also be more pressure to have children and do household chores. And women will be expected to do domestic work and homeschool their kids. All of these changes will have a dramatic impact on the way we have sex.
Increased time together
An increased time together in a couple’s sex life will likely increase intimacy. Couples who spent fewer hours together before the pandemic may want to rekindle their sex lives. The impact of the pandemic, along with increased stress levels, could be particularly damaging to libido. In addition, many people find it challenging to make time for sex with their significant other.
Robust sex life is associated with better individual and couple well-being, especially during stressful periods. For example, one Italian study found that men and women who had sex with their partners during a pandemic had lower levels of depression and anxiety than couples who did not. The study also found that couples who had sex more than once a week had greater levels of intimacy. So, couples who are incompatible should consider the impact of this change.
Increased freedom for intimacy
The pandemic has taken its toll on the world’s sex life. According to a review of 22 studies of 2,454 men and 3,765 women, there was a decreased level of sexual activity and a rise in sexual dysfunction. Several of the studies also found higher levels of anxiety and depression. In addition, the researchers noted that increased stress from the pandemic negatively influences libido. As a result, taking steps to reinvigorate your sex life is vital.
Researchers hope the pandemic will improve communication inside and outside the bedroom. A healthy relationship will foster greater trust and intimacy between partners. While it’s true that having sex can make a relationship stronger, the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, anxiety, and depression are also factors to consider. By changing our mindset and increasing our freedom to be intimate, we can improve our chances of healthier and more fulfilling sex life.
Increased availability of sex tech
The availability of sex tech in our libido is expected to skyrocket, with the global market for sex wellness products growing by over 50 percent by 2022. Many companies are currently developing new products and apps for sexual health and wellness. Unfortunately, most of these products are not covered by insurance, but that could change in the future. As sex tech becomes more popular, more companies will invest in developing more sophisticated devices for pleasure.
With remote control toys or waterproof vibrator, lovers will no longer need to worry about the need to touch their partner. Both partners can use this new technology alone. It could help people with disabilities to reach climax by triggering electrodes near the spinal cord. This could become a crutch for people who need extra help to achieve it. The potential is endless. However, we must be cautious in our expectations and remain open to the possibilities.
Increased stress from the pandemic
The effects of the pandemic will be felt in many countries, including the United States. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that two-thirds of those affected by the disease said their lives were forever changed. The survey also showed that a large portion of the country has been living in a “sustained survival mode,” which has significant consequences for mental health. In addition, the World Health Organization has reported that the pandemic will cause a 25 percent increase in anxiety and depression worldwide.
A study by Ashby and Rice examined the pandemic’s effects on survivors’ mental health. The researchers found that stress levels and the possibility of contracting COVID-19 increased. However, there was no correlation between COVID and PTSD symptoms in Asian Americans. In addition, the study found that the effects of the pandemic were the same in employees who had never worked entirely remotely.