Sexual healtrh is the capacity to enjoy and control sexual and reproductive behaviour in accordance
with a social and personal ethic. It is influenced by a great many factors ranging from behaviour,
attitudes, violence, biological and genetic factors, mental health, acute and chronic illnesses.
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Most Common Danger of Sexual Health: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Sexual health is a continuous process of wellbeing physical, psychological, social and cultural related to sexuality.
In one way, it shows man's capacity to express his sexuality, but at the same time how much he is responsible and
likely to support the wellbeing in personal and social life.
Men must be aware that sexual relationships can expose them to the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
Experts agree that after sexual education, the most important thing a young person must learn is how to avoid STD.
Under that circumstances, sexual health is not limited to the absence of personal dysfunctions, disease or infirmities, it means that man
is able to understand that the sexual rights of all are recognized and respected.
The most common sexually transmitted diseases are:
Human Papilloma Virus,
Herpes,
Hepatitis.
HIV/AIDS,
Syphilis,
Trichomoniasis,
Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and
Yeast
No one can tell if a person is infected with STD, so be sure that you and your partner are protected before engaging in any sexual activity.
Men should also avoid certain circumstances that may lead to making unprotected sex, such as using
alcohol or illegal drugs.. At the same time, they should avoid partners who have had many other sexual partners.
To understand better the dangers of become infected with STD, men must know there is currently no cure for human papilloma virus, herpes and HIV.
Some STDs can produce irreversible damages in human body, while other can be fatal.
Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
Most men experience an erection problem at least once in their life.
The occasional inability to achieve a satisfactory erection doesn't normally constitute a problem. On the contrary, if problem persists, man experiences a condition known as erectile dysfunction or shortly impotence.
Erectile dysfunction is caused by psychological and physical conditions or by a combination of both.
As blood flow plays an important role in having and maintaining an erection, the main physical causes of erectile dysfunction are related to diseases hardening arteries and affecting normal circulation. Men whose impotence has a physical cause often find they gradually lose the ability to have an erection.
These physical causes may include:
diabetes
high blood pressure or angina
high cholesterol levels
kidney disorders
heavy smoking
alcoholism and drug abuse
multiple sclerosis or other neurological diseases
side effects of prescribed drugs
heavy smoking
alcoholism and drug abuse
pelvic surgery
If man experiences a sudden onset of impotence and he can still achieve erections in some circumstances but not in others, then the cause may be psychological. Psychological causes can include:
depression
stress and anxiety from work or home
problems within relationship
worrying about sexual performance
sexual boredom
unresolved sexual orientation
For preventing erectile dysfunction, there are soma basic rules:
have a healthy lifestyle.
quit smoking
drink alcohol in moderation
exercise regularly
follow a low-fat diet
properly manage disease such as diabetes
It's very important to remember that over the past few years there have been major advances in the treatment of impotence and the majority of sufferers can now be treated effectively. So get help and advice as soon as you notice a problem.
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Most men experience an erection problem at least once in their life.
