BRITS across the country have been separated from their loved ones and in some cases haven’t seen their partners for months.

The coronavirus lockdown has meant households have been separated since March, but many sex-starved Brits can now rejoice as restrictions continue to ease.

Earlier this month Prime Minister Boris Johnson allowed singles to form “bubbles” with others.

A study also found earlier this month that just four out of 10 people have had sex since lockdown started in March.

But what will this lack of intimacy mean for our bodies?

Experts claims that a lack of sex can lead to all sorts of issues such as trouble sleeping and “touch starvation”.

'Nothing compares to physical touch'

The lockdown has meant many people have been isolated from their loved ones and some people haven't touched others in months.

Professor Kory Floyd says nothing compares to physical touch.

"When we have the ability to be in physical contact, to touch, hold hands, hug, kiss — that's another whole category of mental and physical health benefits such that everything else we do is an imperfect substitute."

Prof Floyd added that we never grow out of our need to be touched by others.