Known as “parallel scrolling” the habit of silently swiping on your phone while lying next to your lover could be a death sentence for your sex life, experts say. “You’re basically decreasing the chances of intimacy and affection, or just generally engaging with your partner,” says one sexpert. Laying in bed can be a time to connect with each other—something many horny couples lack.
Many people often complain that the other person is “constantly on their phone” or seems “distracted,” making it difficult to hold their attention and, in turn, can create “more separateness.” Experts recommend setting screen limits, such as no phones at dinner, or taking one day out of the week to wind down without screens. If all else fails, try “parallel play,” the act of engaging in whatever the other person is looking at on their screen, whether it’s a video game live stream or a TikTok feed: “People often do better scrolling in bed at night when they are sharing what they are doing.”
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