A council trying to promote social distancing as part of the effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic sparked a minor social media controversy by posting a message which seemingly promotes masturbation.

Bath and North East Somerset Council tweeted: "The safest person to have sex with is yourself! "If you're having sex with someone else, use a condom. "Kissing can transmit Covid-19, so avoid kissing or having sex with someone who is unwell. "You don't have to have sex with someone to show them you care." While Government guidance instructs people to socially distance to stop the spread of coronavirus, there are no rules against having unprotected sex with a healthy member of the same household.

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