• If two is company then three (or more) is definitely a crowd. Large gatherings of any type are not safe during COVID-19. Close contact with multiple people should be avoided. But, if you decide to find a crowd, below are tips to reduce your risk of spreading or getting COVID-19: o Limit the size of your guest list. Keep it intimate. o Go with a consistent sex partner. o Pick larger, more open, and well-ventilated spaces. o Wear a face covering, avoid kissing, and do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. o Bring an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • If you usually meet your sex partners online or make a living by having sex, consider taking a break from in-person dates. Video dates, sexting, subscription-based fan platforms, sexy “Zoom parties” or chat rooms may be options for you. • If you decide to have sex outside of your circle of contacts or a hook up: o Closely monitor yourself for symptoms. o Consider getting a swab or saliva test for COVID-19 on a more frequent basis (monthly or within five to seven days of a hookup). Visit nyc.gov/covidtesting or call 311 for information on where you can get tested. Testing is free at sites sponsored by NYC Health + Hospitals. o Take precautions interacting with people at risk for severe COVID-19 illness such as people over 65 years of age or those with serious medical conditions. o Be vigilant with face coverings and healthy hand hygiene to minimize risk to others. 3. Having antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19 or a prior positive diagnostic test do not mean definite immunity. Use test results with caution in helping you make decisions about sex. • A positive antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 may indicate prior exposure, but it does not mean you are immune from reinfection. • A prior positive diagnostic test (nose swab or saliva) means you have had COVID-19 and may be less likely to be re-infected. We don’t know how strong that protection is or for how long it lasts. • Be cautious in using these tests to make decisions about who you have sex with and what kind of sex you have since antibody test results are not definite proof of immunity. For more information about COVID-19 tests and how to interpret results, visit nyc.gov/health/coronavirus and look for COVID-19 Testing: Frequently Asked Questions. 4. Take care during sex. • Kissing can easily pass the virus. Avoid kissing anyone who is not part of your small circle of close contacts. • Rimming (mouth on anus) might spread the virus. Virus in feces may enter your mouth and could lead to infection. • Wear a face covering or mask. Maybe it’s your thing, maybe it’s not, but during COVID-19 wearing a face covering that covers your nose and mouth is a good way to add a layer of 2