Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Some people still think they talk about issues sexual health is taboo. Whereas health experts are also international organizations such as WHO views, sexual health as an important dimension in the field health and human well-being.
“People have the right to sexual health, information about sexual health including public regulations that support sexual health,” said Michael McGee, sexual health educator and professor at Montclair State University. Everyday Health.
Exactly 4 September is celebrated as World Sexual Health Day (World Sexual Health Day). And this year, the theme is ‘Sexual Pleasure in Times of Covid-19’. Pandemics also affect the sexual life of couples. But that doesn’t mean corona takes away your right to have a pleasant and safe sexual experience.
What can be done to maintain sexual health?
1. Educate yourself
Launch from Harvard Health Publishing, You are advised to enrich yourself with information about sexual health. Look for reliable sources of information to help understand sexuality issues.
Correct information can also help you communicate with your partner if you have trouble starting a conversation.
2. Be alert to corona without being stressed
The pandemic period inevitably creates fear, anxiety and even stress. Even though in married life, sexual relations are one of the elements to maintain intimacy with a partner. It’s best not to let stress rob the happiness of your sex.
Sexologist Doctor Boyke Dian Nugraha reminded couples to always be aware of the transmission of the virus but not to be stressed. In an interview, he suggested that couples instill an understanding that everyone they meet everywhere can be a carrier of the virus. Therefore, health protocols must always be implemented such as washing hands, maintaining physical distance and wearing masks.
3. Keep your body clean
Maintaining personal hygiene also means maintaining the cleanliness of your partner and guarding from possible transmission of the corona virus. Moreover, if you and your partner have returned to work in the office, personal hygiene before meeting your partner clearly must be considered.
“When you go home, take your shoes off, put them outside, take a shower, wash your hair, change your clothes. If you can, your watches, wallets, bags are sprayed with disinfectant, just meet your partner. So when you enter the house, make sure they are clean,” Boyke told CNNIndonesia.com via a phone call a while ago.
4. Eat healthy foods
Body health through consumption of healthy foods contributes to sexual health. This starts from fulfilling balanced nutritional needs as well as controlling salt, sugar and fat intake.
Consumption of healthy foods also helps maintain body weight. People who are overweight and obese are at high risk of developing hypertension, excess cholesterol and diabetes. These diseases also affect sexual health.
Maintaining your weight can reduce your risk of diseases related to impotence (erectile dysfunction) and other sexual problems. Especially if you feel comfortable with your own body, sex will undoubtedly be more fun.
5. Exercise
Sexual health needs to be supported by a healthy body, including regular exercise. Launch from Times of India, exercise can help maintain blood circulation by maintaining the cardiovascular system.
Sports can also help maintain physical condition so that your performance in ‘bed’ is maximized plus not easily sluggish.
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6. Recognize sexually transmitted diseases
Sex is fun but also has risks. Sexually transmitted diseases can destroy pleasure, interfere with fertility and even some are life threatening. Launch from Everyday Health, You need to learn about sexually transmitted diseases.
Anything?
This sexually transmitted disease includes identifying or recognizing symptoms, prevention, as well as testing for sexually transmitted diseases not only on yourself but also with your partner. In addition, if you have a sexually transmitted disease, you should have an understanding of how to deal with or live with it.
7. No need to hesitate to visit professionals
Sometimes the issue of sexuality cannot be solved just by reading tips from health articles. There are times when problems in the ‘bed’ realm must be brought up to the professional realm. But unfortunately this awareness is still low.
“Visits to professionals are usually out of necessity pressure. And sometimes it’s very difficult,” says McGee.
If indeed the problem doesn’t get a solution, you should consult a professional, including a doctor or clinical psychologist. This is better than waiting and hoping the problem will go away on its own.
(the / NMA)
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