Sales of sex toys have jumped as the COVID-19 outbreak sees people bunker down for extended periods of self-isolation in their homes. The effects of social distancing may have a long-lasting effect on intimacy as individuals become more self-reliant to overcome loneliness and boredom.

Tinder is making its Passport feature, which allows people to swipe abroad wherever they want, free for all users. Though people may be trapped indoors during the COVID-19 crisis, Tinder is looking to remind them that there are no limits on human connection.

When it comes to gender inequality, we’ve all heard of the ‘pay gap’. But what about the ‘orgasm gap’? With only 65% of women achieving orgasm during sex, compared to 95% of men, OMGYes is a website that offers advice to women in need of a little know-how in the field of sexual pleasure.

As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts people’s movement, domestic habits are being shaken up to stave off boredom and maintain social ties. Canvas8 spoke to 18 people from around the world to understand how they’re spending their time in self-isolation and what new routines they’ve established.