https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/04/08/sex-love-and-covid-19-tips-on-staying-close-from-bay-area-sex-expert/ > For some people, sex is the last thing they want to think about when dealing with the crush of uncertainty that comes from living through a pandemic. But for others, fears about financial ruin, sickness or even death may drive them to want an intimate connection with another human being. > Marty Klein, a nationally renowned Palo Alto-based sex and marriage and family counselor and author, said these inclinations are felt by people of all ages and backgrounds. That includes couples in long-term committed relationships who find themselves confined at home, often with kids who need attention and homeschooling.