Did you know 1 in 3 Americans say their masturbation habits have changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and only 10% of Americans have met someone new? A new study released by Ella Paradis, trusted source for adult products, for Wellness Month tackles how Americans' wellness and intimacy has been affected by the pandemic.

This timely study found 97% of respondents think a healthy relationship with sex is an important part of overall wellness. Perhaps this is why approximately two thirds of those surveyed are considering being more adventurous in their lovemaking. The pandemic has slowed personal interactions, indicated by the results below showing that only 1 in ten people meeting someone new, with most people either staying with their partner or not meeting anyone.

Results indicate that respondents are lonely. Even though they may be lonelier, they are also open to the idea of switching up their sex habits more. We found 65% of Americans are looking to try new things in their sex lives since quarantine began.

Ella Paradis CEO Tino Dietrich says, “The pandemic has limited Americans’ access to many of their favorite activities that bring them joy and life. Without access to these activities, having a vibrant fulfilling sex life is more important than ever. Sexual fulfillment and experimentation are key to getting through the monotony of life in quarantine.”

Key findings:

*97% believe sexual health and pleasure affects overall wellness.

*46% are focused the same way on wellness now than prior to the pandemic; 40% are more focused on wellness than before COVID-19 and 12% are less focused than before.

*61% declare the pandemic hasn’t negatively impacted their ability to maintain sexual wellness; 51% of people have responded their physical intimacy is the same, while 28% responded less than before the pandemic and 19% said more than before.

*65% of Americans are looking to try new things in their sex lives since quarentine began.

*Only 10% have met someone new. 47% had already a partner before the pandemic and 42% declared to haven’t met a new partner during the Coronavirus pandemic.

*1 in 3 Americans say their masturbation habits have changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, noting they masturbate now more than prior to pandemic; 56% say their habits have not changed and 13% report they masturbate less than before the pandemic

Methodology:

This survey was conducted from August 20 to 24 2020, among a national sample of 1,370 adults (54% men/42% female) between the ages of 18-54.