Laughing through the pain.
If you’ve been experiencing a sex dry spell since quarantine, don’t be too hard on yourself. According to a 2019 survey of over 2,000 individuals by Swedish intimidate lifestyle company LELO, the average person endures five-month periods or more of no sex at least four times throughout their lives. While, sure, that might sound pretty torturous if you’re currently going through it, the survey also reports that nearly half of participants found their dry spells beneficial. Some perks they noted were more money in their bank accounts, more availability to hang with friends, and a better understanding of who they are.
Still, a sexless life, even if only temporary, can leave anyone with feelings of frustration. Here, we pieced together the most relatable memes to help you chuckle during this dry time.
1. Just trying to brush up on my sounds
2. At least there's the inter...😒
3. That one friend who tries to cheer you up, but...no one is laughing, Karen
4. Can everyone smell my desperation?
5. "Americano for Oh Yes Ryan"
7. Searching in all the wrong places
8. It's very possible the universe is trying to tell me something...
9. Not sure where I'm at anymore
10. Yup, still can’t find it
11. Right hand, meet left hand. You two are now a team
12. Y'know, just overflowing with fluids
13. Me finally accepting my fate
14. Telling my friends how I am versus how I actually am
15. Can't chat; too busy pretending I'm having phone sex
16. When you try to be sweet, but it's hard
17. Because it wasn’t always like this
18. Trying to tell my brain I need to focus on work, but...
19. Me @ every semi-cute person I match with:
Jessica Toscano is the founder of IntrigueMag, covering health and fitness, sex and relationships, and more.
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