The sexual relationship contributes to improving communication and mutual understanding between the two partners, reducing tension, strengthening the relationship between the spouses, and improving the mood, so this relationship must be maintained without the occurrence of diseases that make the sexual relationship something physically harmful.
What is safe sex?
Safe sex is sexual intercourse while protecting yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases, and it also protects against unplanned pregnancy. An STD is an infection passed from one person to another during sexual activity, whereby anyone who engages in oral or vaginal sex can contract an STI. Therefore, intercourse that does not involve the exchange of semen, vaginal fluids, or blood between the two partners is considered safe sex, and condoms are the best protection available against STIs, because they act as a physical barrier to prevent the exchange of semen, vaginal fluids, or blood between the two partners.
What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases?
There are many sexually transmitted diseases, yet there are some people who do not notice any symptoms at all, and among these symptoms are: 1.A change in normal vaginal secretions 2. Bleeding from the vagina after intercourse 3.Discharge from the penis 4.sores, blisters, rash, or irritation near the vagina or penis. 5. A burning sensation when urinating. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or you are not experiencing these symptoms but have had unprotected sex, you should see a sexual health consultant for examination.
How to prevent sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases cause many risks to health, and they can be transmitted from one person to another through skin contact in the genital area, and although some sexually transmitted diseases can be treated, others cannot be eliminated, so transmitted diseases must be prevented sexually, and that by following a set of methods, the most important of which is:
1. Avoid sexual intercourse with a person who has STD. The partner may not know that the other party has some sexual illness, but these symptoms can be observed such as the presence of sores in the genitals or a rash in this area, it’s time to avoid the sexual relationship until the other party is cured.
2. Use condoms during intimate practice. It is one way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, reducing the chances of sexual infection for both men and women.
3. Periodic examination with a doctor. Even if there is no health problem, it is recommended to follow up periodically with the doctor to examine the genital area and ensure that it doesn’t have any diseases, which is an important preventive measure to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
4. Move away from illegal sexual practices. Illegal sexual practices are the main cause of the prevalence and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases most of the time.
5. Vaccination against sexual diseases. An effective way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is to get vaccinated against the types of viruses that cause certain types of sexual diseases such as vaccination against HPV, and vaccination against hepatitis B virus.
Feel free to communicate with Dr. Mona Reda, Consultant Mental Health and Marital Relations to live happy married life.
