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Safe sex during the coronavirus pandemic might soon require protection beyond just the nether regions.

A new study from researchers at Harvard University says that hooking up carries some risk for transmitting COVID-19 from one partner to the other and recommends — among other practices — wearing a face mask while doin’ it.

If you have an out-of-house coronavirus crush, the study says — besides keeping your mask on — you should avoid kissing, any oral-to-anal act and anything else that involves semen or urine.

The study also mentions that having sex with people who are together in quarantine is safer, but there is still a risk.

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