20 Things Gay Men Should Do During Quarantine

20 Things Gay Men Should Do During Quarantine
Gay life is simply human life. In other words, we have a few unique challenges, like lack of social acceptance and limited dating opportunities. But otherwise, our lives are as simple and complex as our heterosexual counterparts.
Social distancing and isolation have created unprecedented challenges that affect not only our physical health and daily lives, but also our mental health.
Symptoms of anxiety disorder, depression and loneliness  have increased considerably in the United States since April 2020, compared with the same period in 2019.
During this same period, gay man have reported feeling lonely and depressed at a higher level than heterosexual men. This is likely do to the fact that gay men often have smaller networks of friends and family to rely on for physical and emotional support. 
Here is our list of 20 important things gay men should do during COVID Lockdown and some recommendations you may not have thought of.
Sleep
Your body needs to rest.  I know this sounds odd to say when you’re staying home more often, but we’ve found that many men are experiencing sleep problems due to anxiety about relationships, loss of income and loneliness. Sleeping helps us to recover from mental as well as physical exertion. Sleep and health are strongly related – poor sleep can increase the risk of having poor health, and poor health can make it harder to sleep. Sleep disturbances can be one of the first signs of distress.
Let yourself rest. Go to bed on a schedule and sleep a full 8 hours. Take 20 minute naps – any longer and you’ll hit your REM cycle, and you’ll wake up worse off. 
Clean Your Living Area
Researchers have found that a cluttered home contributes to stress, anxiety, and poor concentration. When a person’s home is dirty, they may begin...