Important Things Which You Have To Know About Sexual Health

Every one of us feels uncomfortable when we talk about sexual health with anyone or even with our closest friend. There are certain questions in our mind which we have to clear but we are very afraid of our own reaction.  Thus many of us take a help of trustful articles and books which provide answers to our questions. So following are some basic questions which you have to know about sexual health.


Alcohol and sex –
Many of people believe that alcohol helps to helps to perform better in bed. But it is not true alcohol reduces sex drive and can also lead to impotence. It affects the overall nervous system and damages the impulses between the brain's pituitary gland and the genitals. Alcoholism also interrupts the hormone levels, testosterone and estrogen. Therefore if you are drinking to have better sex performance, it won’t work.

Replacing and Re-using condoms –
If you are replacing you condoms with plastic bags, crisp packets etc forget that as won’t work. By doing this you are increasing the risk of sexual diseases which occurs due to unprotected sex. Thus forget this idea of replacing the condoms. It is said that condoms should be used only once. Reusing of condoms is really a very bad idea. As it should be thrown away after 30 minutes of sex, because after 30 minutes they are likely to break because the friction weakens them.

STI symptoms –
Mostly people think that all symptoms of sexually transmitted infections are noticeable, but they are wrong as in some cases the symptoms are not seen and the person become a victim of STI. The symptoms of STI includes bagina, penis or anus, bleeding after sex (in women), rashes, sores, irritation and itching near genitals or anus, painful urination, pain during sex and so on. So to avoid this always have protected sex for a healthy sexual life.

Thus these are some basic things which everyone should know about sexual health. Take necessary measures to protect your sexual health.