Prepping for THE Summer of Sex
Article written by Kendra Beltran
Summer 2020 was probably the longest many had gone without random sex with a stranger they swiped right on in a very long time due to well, a fucking pandemic. This time last year we had very little hope left in us that whatever normal was before COVID, was not resuming anytime soon. Fast forward to a new president in office, actual plans to get back on track, and a buffet of vaccines on the market and you have yourself a recipe to get your fuck on. Yup, those who have gone far too long without sex are vaxed and ready to tap as many asses as they can in summer 2021 AKA The Summer of Sex.
Our grandparents and maybe even some of our parents fucked their way through the Summer of Love way back in the day, and now here we are sort of set on repeating history in 2021. While everyone should continue to rock stylish masks when out in public and indoors with people they don't know and should keep their distance - once you are vaccinated you can safely meet up with others who have also gotten their vaccine or are low risk. With all that said, as many adults continue to take shots, shots, shots, the level of intimacy we lost for over a year rises.
So in order to make the most out of the Summer of Sex this year and ensure your safety and that we do not fall into the bad place again with lockdowns and toilet paper hoarding it to continue to be as safe as can be when out, but to also be aware of who you get your freak on with. Do not be shy about asking people upfront if they have gotten the vaccine, and do not shame them if they have not because it is a choice. Just let them know your comfort level, and know theirs. Once everyone is comfy, continue to fuck like it is 2019 and try and forget the bullshit that came the following year.
Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, asked people on Twitter what motivated them to get the vaccine, and ‘Nailed It’ host and comedian Nicole Byer kept it simple and honest, quote tweeting, “Dick.” Those who went for either the one-dose or did the two-dose vaccine for that same reason know all too well Byer was preaching the absolute truth. Being horny for over 365 days with nothing but yourself to keep you going - is a struggle, and one many were READY to let come to an end.
Safety does not just mean being vaxed and ready to go, it also means having those condoms ready to work. In fact, according to CNN - condom sales were not too great in 2020 because well, who the hell needed condoms when they were sitting alone, baking bread, and getting way too into Netflix’s ‘Bridgeton?” Exactly! However, now the popular news site has noted that condom sales for men increased 23.4% in the month leading up to April 18th. So perhaps people were prepping not only for the Summer of Sex but perhaps the Spring Break of Sex as well? Apparently yes, if we are looking at those facts and figures when it comes to condom sales.
No matter what, it seems like after a year of social distancing and using every ounce of one’s imagination to remember what genitals outside of their own looks like, people are trying to take every step they can to fuck safely when it comes to every avenue. So remember this summer is about one thing and that is not hugging a friend you have not seen since Christmas 2019, it is fucking someone safely because it is what you deserve.
