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Data were collected through open-ended questions within a survey on sexuality during the pandemic. Based on a reflexive thematic analysis three themes occurred.
For those with positive experiences of intimacy and sexuality before the COVID pandemic it remained the same or improved throughout the pandemic. These findings are relevant for researchers and clinicians in developing preventive and supportive interventions in the context of crisis and social isolation.
These restrictions changed living conditions for non-partnered as well as partnered individuals e. The latter either remained apart i.
