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Can Diagnosis Lead to “Sexual Dysfunction” Study: “Long New Crown” Affects Testosterone, Hormones
At present, China has entered the phase of living with the “new coronavirus”, and many men worry if the “sexual well-being” of the lower body will be affected after infection. The journal of sexual medicine “Sexual Medicine” once published a study stating that after infection with new coronary pneumonia, the virus can affect the “endothelial cells” in the microvessels of the penis, causing disability and shrinkage. of microvessels; and the systemic inflammation caused by the virus also leads to erectile dysfunction risk factor. The results of the study showed that the risk of erectile dysfunction in infected people was 20% higher than in normal healthy people.
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While there is no abnormality in erectile function after infection, the sequelae of “long and new crown” can also affect the human body and cause sexual dysfunction. “Sexual Medicine Review” shows that the sequelae of the new crown can have some degree of damage to sexual function and the impact is not split between men and women. Studies have shown that the virus lowers testosterone in men and increases the possibility of hormonal disturbances in women, which in turn can worsen the sexual health of married couples.
However, compared to men, the new corona virus has less impact on women’s sexual health. The authoritative journal “Nature” stated that post-diagnosis women’s psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression or loneliness, are the main causes of female sexual dysfunction and the frequency of sexual frigidity and isolated sex has increased compared to that before. of the epidemic. Whether it’s a physical or psychological problem, active treatment is needed after recovery from the infection to relieve sexual dysfunction.
Can you “have sex right away” after being infected with the new crown? Expert reply: at least 10 days away!
Many people are also curious about whether they can have sex with their partner while being diagnosed? Carolyn Barber, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States said the likelihood of new coronary pneumonia being transmitted through bodily fluids such as prostate fluid, semen and vaginal secretions is “extremely low.” However, taking the Omicron virus as an example, the transmission rate of the virus after the 7th day of diagnosis is still around 5% and there is still a risk of spreading the virus by having sex with a partner.
“From the 3rd to the 6th day after diagnosis, the human body’s viral load reaches its highest level. At this time, moderate masturbation can help relieve the stress caused by the infection. On average, the body’s viral load human can be reduced to its lowest level 10 days after diagnosis. Therefore, it is necessary to wait at least 10 days after infection before you can have sex with your partner. “If your partner’s symptoms persist (such as cough, fever, etc. .), you should seek medical treatment beforehand and avoid any form of contact.
Furthermore, guidelines published by Yale University in the United States also show that measures such as the use of sex toys and masturbation during the outbreak are still the safest sexual behaviors. Even if your partner has a negative quick test, it doesn’t mean you don’t have the virus or an infection. Therefore, feasible preventative measures are to quickly screen every day 3 to 5 days before intercourse, avoid kissing, excessive physical contact, anal sex (the virus may be hidden in the confirmed person’s stool), and keep the environment ventilated during the sexual intercourse act; Take a shower and wash your body right after sex.
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The authoritative medical media “Mayo Clinic” in the United States asked in a special article, in addition to sexual behavior, during the epidemic, virtual dating, video dating and other measures to maintain mutual intimacy can also be used. At present, countries generally tend to coexist with the virus, so if you feel your health is not serious after infection and both partners have received more than 2 doses of the vaccine, sexual behavior is permissible and safe.
However, the Mayo Clinic still recommends that you consider the following precautions before having sex with people living with you and sexual partners to minimize the risk of viral transmission:
1. Minimize the number of sexual partners.
2. Avoid contact with sexual partners who show symptoms of COVID-19.
3. Avoid kissing.
4. Avoid fecal-oral transmission or sexual contact with semen or urine.
5. Avoid oral or anal sex. For oral and anal sex, condoms and mouth guards should be used.
6. Wash your hands and shower before and after intercourse.
7. Before and after using sex toys, wash them.
8. Use alcohol to clean the area where you have sex.
Finally, Dr. Barber also invited the public to rethink what a “happy sex life” means when living with the virus. During the outbreak, both partners may have different sexual desire needs, so constant communication and consent is more important than sex itself. “Living together does not mean forcing a partner to have sex. Having sex in mutual respect and in compliance with the rules of prevention of epidemics is the most effective and safe way”.
source:
sex and coronavirus – Mayo Clinic
When is it safe to have sex after COVID?
Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexuality: a cross-sectional study among couples in Turkey
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