Many of us are sheltered in place with partners, family members, or roommates. Some are thrilled about the quality time spent with loved ones, others not so much. We’re bickering, tense, and in some situations, the isolation is a breeding ground for abuse. On Ep. 125 of American Sex Podcast Dr. Chris Donaghue gives us coping and communication strategies we can use with people we’re quarantined with. Learn how this pandemic affects libido and how to deal with desire discrepancy, get tips for setting boundaries with difficult housemates, find out how to use sensory experiences to find solitude, plus learn to identify hidden signs of depression/anxiety and which mental health strategies can help. Dr. Chris also gives us the reassurance we need to address our guilt about not being productive in quarantine and reveals why it’s important to focus on self-care, relaxation, and restoration. Submit your BDSM & sex advice questions by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, on-air shout-outs, stuff in the mail & more!) Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by visiting http://sunnymegatron.com/newsletter   Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 125 Links Dr. Chris DonaghueWebsite https://www.drchrisdonaghue.com/ Dr. Chris Donaghue Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drdonaghue/ Dr. Chris Donaghue Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisDonaghue Dr. Chris Donaghue Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisDonaghue/ Dr. Chris Donaghue’s daily COVID-19 mental health radio show, “I’m Listening: Stay Connected” https://www.radio.com/news/dr-chris-donaghue-to-host-im-listening-stay-connected#// Rebel Love Book https://www.runningpress.com/titles/chris-donaghue/rebel-love/9780762465347/  Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture Book https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Outside-Lines-Authentic-Dysfunctional/dp/1940363780/ Abortion issues under COVID-19 https://rewire.news/article/2020/03/23/state-officials-try-to-end-abortion-during-covid-19-crisis/ American Sex Ep 124 about online sex & BDSM http://sunnymegatron.com/quarantinelife-sex-coronavirus/ Fender music lessons app free for 3 months for the first 100k signups https://www.fender.com/play Down Dog Family of app free until 5/1/20 (includes Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout) https://www.downdogapp.com/. If you’re a student, teacher (K-12 or college) or healthcare worker get free access until July 1st. YMCA classes online free https://ymca360.org/on-demand#/ List of free entertainment, stress-relieving, and educational resources https://myquarantinelist.bookmark.com/ 40 free mental health resources (books, worksheets, workbooks, guides) to help others cope with anxiety/fear, addiction, depression, suicidal ideation, and stress https://mega.nz/#F!EJAAxAQb!LMB6J2qabOQhMiN1eq5a0A Giddy ED Guide free during isolation period https://getmegiddy.com/ed-guide-video-library/ Art games, education & more https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EVMQiHHKugF4RQ071DzimkSKn1AuiBNOJ-i6xs1mBts/preview?fbclid=IwAR3BVJMCcW1XV_UFjVQ_j8QvSd7ATvL1BW3DXGiYd5i_1w8L75FAlQPuCPQ Support for creators http://sunnymegatron.com/support-during-coronavirus/ Spouses share what they learned about their partner under quarantine https://www.workingmother.com/spouses-share-hilarious-things-theyve-learned-about-their-partner-working-from-home? Leveler peer-to-peer wealth distribution http://leveler.info Domestic Violence & other safety resources during shelter in place https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19 Cards Against Humanity online https://www.businessinsider.com/cards-against-humanity-virtually-online-video-chat-how-to-play-2020-3?fbclid=IwAR1x_z90JgmeGo4IMoPlsMmpgI1WMWJu2TJVbcl-Su