As part of the safety protocols in effect in the Orlando bubble, NBA players participating in the season restart will not be allowed guests for up to seven weeks. The rule will keep many players from their partners and wives, and the absence of intimacy for such a long time could lead some to break the bubble.
The fear seemed valid as even Lakers superstar LeBron James, legendary for his strict discipline, has described the bubble city setup as akin to a prison. According to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, the bubble participants are unlikely to adhere to the rule.
Stuff reported that athletes like NBA stars are used to having sex as part of their recreational menu, so it would be a real shock if that suddenly stopped. For this reason, as Smith has stated, it's only a matter of time before at least one of them breaks out of the bubble to seek such pleasures.
"Do we really think the recreational activities, what these guys are accustomed to, are going to be compromised for three months? You really think they're honoring a bubble for three months?" the ESPN analyst was reported as saying.
And already, Smith appeared to be spot-on. Reports from Orlando showed that players have crossed the bubble line just to satisfy their cravings. To be fair with Richaun Holmes of the Sacramento Kings, he stepped out of his hotel room and breached protocol to pick up a food delivery.
For his actions, the Kings big man must quarantine for 10 more days and all he wanted was a better meal.
What is more alarming is the claim made by an Instagram model that she got an invite from an unidentified NBA player. Yahoo Sports said Anna Mya posted on her page that she was wanted inside the bubble city but the report did not mention the name of the concerned player.
It's a good thing that outsiders are not allowed in the bubble, which was the reason why Holmes had to get out. Mya said if visitors were only allowed when the invitation was made, she would have gone to the NBA star's hotel room.
NBA players seeking out sex is understandable, and citing medical studies, The Guardian reported that experts view intimacy, no matter the setting, as good and beneficial, especially in the case of high-performance athletes.
According to Dr. Jennifer Valli, described in the report as a certified sex therapist, active sex life is good for the health and potentially improves the quality of life.
"Studies show orgasms help relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve sleep," Valli told the publication.
The doctor's statement supported Smith's assertion that sex is naturally connected with healthy individuals like NBA players. And these athletes are most likely believers of the notion that sex is good for the body, which should explain the hunt for a regular dose.
