‘Felt it was important for people to understand why they should follow the rules so we could get back to normal’ (26–39, heterosexual)

‘Was good to talk to others and explain the situation. I think it made friends and family understand why I was feeling quite upset and anxious’ (26–39, heterosexual)

‘There has been quite a lot of talk on social media about the hardships of those having to put off fertility treatment and I feel this has helped friends to understand more’ (26–39, heterosexual)

‘Seeing people disregard the lockdown rules made me so angry and I felt it was important for more people to understand the sacrifices people like me were having to make so that they would be more mindful of their behaviour’ (26–39, heterosexual)