Marked Increase in Sales of Erectile Dysfunction Medication During COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the USA instituted lockdowns to minimize virus spread. As a result, cohabiting couples were quarantined together for several months, whereas those who lived apart and singles were discouraged from gathering. The effects of quarantining on sexual activity have been studied, primarily by surveys, most of which found that sexual activity decreased during the pandemic.1–4 To gain insight into the effects...