Yet, holding out has always seemed like an outdated game to me. But, while I defend my actions, the outcome is the same.
If only I could look before I leap? The pandemic seems to be helping other singles like me with this situation, too. Social distancing seems to be creating the perfect environment to get to know someone before having sex. Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro.
We can't wait for you to join us! He was hilarious. We can all be shallow sometimes. When the slightest graze of skin-on-skin would be deemed a rule break, these moments of human touch โ even through gloves โ feel satisfying. Every day and night we text โ even though we talk during work. With disposable gloves donned, we touch and hold hands. Social distancing should have put paid to one of my favourite ways of connecting with people โ hugging.
Especially given that our shift times, living arrangements with parents , and the restrictions make it almost impossible to see each other outside work. Granted, as adults we get sexually frustrated but waiting has also been a turn on โ my imagination has gone into overdrive.
I never used to believe that anyone really wants to wait for sex โ but I am happy I have had to due to the restrictions. Working long hours will inevitably reveal your true colours, including grumpy and exhausted moments.
