Flu and sex

You can't do much when you're sick, but you can still get it on. Probably the last thing you feel like doing when you're nursing a cold or the flu is getting hot and bothered. But here's a reason to reconsider: People who have sex one to two times a week actually produce more of the antibody that prevents illnesses , which boosts your immune system. Sex, one could argue, might actually help you get over your illness. While certain face-to-face positions are off the table sorry, missionary and kissing is out of the question, there are plenty of pleasure-producing moves you can still enjoy.

While being sick often means losing a desire to engage in much of your regular routine, having sex may be one of your exceptions. If you simply have the sniffles, whether or not it's advisable to have sex when you are sick typically comes down to if your partner minds getting sick too. Respiratory illness viruses are passed through droplets and saliva , so they are very likely to make your partner sick if you are kissing, breathing close to each others' faces, coughing, or sneezing while in close contact. Beyond that, though, if you case is more complicated than a minor cold, or you or your partner have certain risk considerations, taking a break from having sex may be in both of your best interests.

It's nearing the end of the cold season It's a joyous time of year. But if you have concerns and beliefs about having sex while you're sick with a virus or infection , you may want to check up on them. There's a lot of misinformation about the spread of non-STI illnesses during sex , from the belief that you might get a virus from a flu-haver's sperm to the idea that sweaty sex might break a fever.

With winter in full swing across much of the world, that means that the flu is in full swing, too. While people say that rest and fluids are the key to getting well, you may wonder what else you can do while stuck indoors. Namely, can you have sex if you have the flu?