The Taboo of Sex & Health Education
🚫 Misinformation is prevalent, with 70% of teens using porn as a primary source of sexual information, which often lacks critical health context.
🩺 Medical professionals and society exhibit apprehension to openly discuss risky sexual behaviors, leaving many without essential biological and safety information.
💬 Open conversations about sex are crucial, especially given that one in two sexually active individuals contract an STI by age 25.

Benefits of Sexual Activity
💪 Sex is a form of exercise, burning approximately 85 calories per intercourse, contributing to cardiovascular fitness.
🧘‍♀️ Regular sexual activity can act as a stress reliever, lowering cortisol, releasing oxytocin and endorphins, and is associated with a 20-40% reduced risk of depression.
🛡️ Sex boosts the immune system by releasing higher levels of IgA and offers a 20-35% reduction in prostate cancer risk for men ejaculating 21+ times per month.
🛌 It contributes to improved sleep quality, reduced pain, increased pain thresholds, and overall longevity, with a lower risk of all-cause mortality.

Risks & Precautions in Sexual Practices
🧠 Choking during sex is linked to an increase in S100B protein, a marker associated with traumatic brain injuries, blood-brain barrier damage, and subclinical brain damage.
🦠 Fecal-oral transmission (anilingus) is the second most common cause of infectious disease transmission globally, transferring STIs (herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea) and pathogens like salmonella and E. coli.
⚠️ Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are significantly linked to sexual contact, with 75-90% of acute bladder infections in young women occurring within 24 hours of intercourse.

Hygiene & Safety Protocols
🧼 Prioritize pre-sex hygiene by showering or bathing with gentle, unscented soap and trimming/cleaning fingernails to prevent bacterial contamination.
⏰ Mind the timing of sexual activity, avoiding it immediately after large meals or bowel movements, and skipping altogether if experiencing GI issues or diarrhea.
🛡️ Utilize protective barriers like dental dams for oral-anal contact and be aware of risks such as transmitting Hepatitis A, HPV, and worms.
🛑 Avoid high-risk practices if there are visible sores, recent STI diagnoses, untested partners, weakened immune systems, or known gut infections.

Sexual Health as a Holistic Biomarker
🔬 Gut microbiome composition can correlate with sexual practices, with studies showing different bacterial profiles linked to specific sexual preferences and distinct nutrient metabolism patterns.
❤️ Erection health (male and female) serves as a vital indicator of overall systemic health, reflecting cardiovascular, hormonal, and psychological well-being.
🚨 Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a significant health warning sign, indicating a 25-50% higher risk of future heart attack, stroke, or all-cause mortality.
💤 Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise as these are fundamental for optimal sexual function and can significantly impact metrics like nighttime erections.

Key Points & Insights
🗣️ Address taboo topics openly to ensure accurate health information is accessible, especially for young adults who might otherwise rely on unregulated sources like pornography.
💡 Understand that sexual function is a powerful biomarker for overall health; issues like ED are often a "deeper scream" from the body indicating underlying systemic problems.
✅ Implement proactive hygiene and safety protocols before engaging in sexual activity, recognizing that prevention is significantly better than treating infections or complications afterward.
👨‍⚕️ Seek professional medical advice for any concerns regarding sexual health, as it is interconnected with cardiovascular health, hormone regulation, and overall wellness.

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