Kathmandu, June 25 -- Loss of jobs, a looming global economic crisis, and the anguish of not being able to freely move around like before, things have never been more uncertain. And at such times of anxiety, where a majority of people are focused on finding ways to sustain and survive the pandemic, sex is the last thing on people's minds. Even for those who are sexually active, there's constant tension and fear of contracting the coronavirus, and all these factors can have an impact on their libido, says Dr Subodh Pokharel, senior consultant sexologist at Manakamana Arogya Kendra.

But sex is beyond just gratifying physical pleasure. Many researchers have proven that sexual activity has both physical and mental benefits. "Sex is not only ...