Epidemic weakens Hong Kong people's quality of life expert: Staycation becomes a new generation to solve needs

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Written by: Mo Jiawen

2021-03-28 16:53

Last update date: 2021-03-28 16:53

Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, the sexual life pattern of Hong Kong people has also changed.

At the end of last year, the Association for Research on Sex Education successfully interviewed about 1,000 citizens on post-epidemic sexual behavior and emotional intimacy surveys. The results found that the respondents' pregnancy intention, number of sexual activities, sexual function and sexual satisfaction were gradually weakening, with low education and unemployment. The impact of people, married families, or women is particularly obvious. Some experts analyzed that it is mainly related to the alienation and worries brought about by the epidemic. They pointed out that the new generation chooses the new normal of Staycation instead of the intimacy at home mode, and the impact is relatively low, which is worthy of public reference.

Respondents' overall sex life frequency and satisfaction decreased

The Hong Kong Association for Sex Education, Research and Therapy, when Hong Kong ushered in the fourth wave of the epidemic in December last year, successfully interviewed 1,003 citizens over the age of 18, among which 56% were women. The number of activities, sexual function, sexual intimacy, sexual satisfaction, and emotional intimacy are different. The number of sexual activities is not limited to sexual behaviors, but also includes non-invasive behaviors such as kissing, caressing, masturbation, and foreplay.

The results of the survey found that about 42% of the respondents had a weakened pregnancy intention, 32% had less sex, and only 17% had increased the number of sexual activities. About 28% of the respondents said that the epidemic had weakened their sexual intimacy, but there was also a decrease in sexual intimacy. The intimacy of 28% of humanity has increased.

As for emotional intimacy, the survey showed that the epidemic did not affect the relationship between the two parties. Nearly 40 adults believed that there was no change, 36% believed that intimacy had become stronger due to the epidemic, and only 24% believed that it had weakened due to the epidemic.

If distinguished by age, gender, income, education and marital status, married respondents’ pregnancy intention, number of sexual activities, sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and sexual intimacy during the epidemic were lower than those of unmarried respondents However, the emotional intimacy of unmarried and married people has increased due to the epidemic. Dr. Yingying Wu, an approved sex therapist in Hong Kong, analyzed that when the epidemic is at its worst, children cannot stay at home and cannot attend classes, and more time is required to take care of their children. In addition, the epidemic It may affect family income, increase the pressure and burden of married people, and indirectly affect sex life.

Dr. Wu said that in the previous cases, a husband engaged in a wide-ranging industry such as retail. When he returned home, his wife treated him as an "infected person." The whole body was disinfected before entering the house. In addition to the shirt, pants, shoes, and the leftover underwear, I should spray the whole body with fire and wine." Finally, he asked her husband to separate rooms and sleep with her, which affected the intimacy of both parties. He believed that the epidemic should cherish the people in front of you, as long as the virus is affected. It is recognized that wearing a mask and taking adequate preventive measures can maintain physical and mental health.

Respondents aged 30 or below said that the epidemic has not reduced the quality of sexual life but has increased

The survey also found that for respondents under the age of 30, regardless of their sexual function, sexual intimacy, sexual satisfaction, and emotional intimacy, the association’s vice-president Qiu Guisheng analyzed that they may have a strong adaptability to young people and promote it in hotels. After the Staycation discount, young people choose to rent a hotel to solve their sexual needs. If they have enough financial means to afford it, but also want to avoid their children’s time at home, Staycation is one of the viable options.

The president of the association, Wu Haiya, summed up the survey results and pointed out that the groups most affected by the epidemic, including women, married people, unemployed people and older people, face more worries, affecting various sexual life and sexual intimacy, etc. The index emphasizes that the decline in sex life will also affect the quality of life. It is recommended that the public better cope with sudden changes in the environment, keep pace with the times, learn more online tools, maintain contact with the society and communicate with others, so as to maintain better social support Network and good psychological conditions, coping with sudden changes in the environment.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced earlier that from March 26, 2021, citizens can participate in the newly launched "Reward You Stay" event to enjoy a hotel accommodation discount of RMB 500, as long as they are eligible for physical retail and/or physical dining in Hong Kong Merchants spend HK$800 or more and store a receipt, browse the list of participating hotels and a one-night or two-night room plan with a net price of HK$500 or more in the "Reward You" section of HolidayHK.com.

The following is a list of 140 participating hotels:

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