Erin Rayburn - LMFT & Mental Health Treatment Strategist | Source | Owner, CEO, and Supervising Therapist at Evergreen Therapy

Here are a few of the ways Rayburn says sex changed because of the pandemic for individuals who are single or dating, as well as for couples in committed relationships:
"Social distancing results in fewer sexual encounters."
"More “sexting” is happening — people’s needs still drove them to connect, so there was an increase in sexting."
"Committed partners experience less sex than before — consequently, those in committed partnerships may have experienced a decline in their sexual activity if they were experiencing relationship tension due to too much time spent together.”
"Some are more willing to get adventurous."

“Separation anxiety is something to pay attention to if it interferes with your everyday functioning and wellbeing,” says Rayburn. “While missing loved ones and feeling some distress may be normal, if it is prolonged or causing trouble with everyday activities, seeking treatment is advised.”

“Separation anxiety generally involves fear of not being with your partner or losing your partner,” explains Erin Rayburn, LMFT, a couples therapist and founder of Evergreen Therapy. “Separation anxiety is quite common. It does exist in most relationships but looks different depending on the kind of relationship.”