Should people with Covid-19 have sex?

Dear doctor, I have Covid-19 with mild symptoms such as cough, stuffy nose… can I have sexual activity?

Readers BA (male, 35 years old)

Ths.BS Phan Chi Thanh – Chief of the Office of the Training and Directing Center (National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology) said that sexual activity is strenuous activity but has very positive effects like exercise. , help improve physical health. Having sex during Covid-19 is not impossible, but there are some factors that couples need to consider.

If one person tests positive and the other is negative, they are required to isolate for at least 7 days to avoid infecting each other.

In case both husband and wife are F0, if the fever is gone or no other severe symptoms are present, the couple can have sex again. The F0 have no symptoms but have underlying diseases such as heart failure, respiratory failure… need to consult a doctor first to ensure safety.

“F0 has high fever, difficulty breathing, respiratory failure… abstain from sex for at least three days. In case you have mild symptoms or no symptoms, you can still “love” normally, “Ths.BS Phan Chi Thanh advises.

“The right relationship between husband and wife helps to stimulate the immune system to increase its ability to fight the virus,” added Dr. Thanh.

On the question of how long it takes to recover from Covid-19, after how long can you have sex, Ths.BS Phan Chi Thanh said that many scientific studies have proven that sex helps to stimulate the immune system to enhance its ability to fight off infections. virus. Therefore, it is scientifically recommended that husband and wife try to resume their activities soon.

This is also a way to release sex, improve health very well. Only very few cases of underlying medical conditions such as heart failure, respiratory failure, patients should consult a doctor before undertaking strenuous activities such as exercise and marital activities.

For patients with reproductive health problems and sexual disorders after contracting Covid-19, it is necessary to consult a doctor for timely treatment. If left for a long time, the problems they face will not be resolved, which will cause mental breakdown, affecting relationships and family happiness.

Phuong Le