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Can sex alone be as satisfying as in-person sex? What about virtual reality porn?

The COVID-19 public health response has restricted social interaction in ways that have never been done before. Many individuals may go for lengthy (and endless) periods of time without engaging in physical sexual contact. Given that human connection and touch are essential to mankind, this might have a substantial impact on how well persons who are single or without a sexual partner feel about themselves. In times of social isolation, the media has claimed that individuals are using internet technology to find sex and human interaction. But what can we learn from study on how well technology can satiate our urges for sex, touch, and intimacy?

Online sex dating has been popular for many years. This tendency is being accelerated by COVID-19, leading to a surge in the usage of specialized applications for free sex chat, cyber-flirting, and sexting.