12 myths about condoms

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:01 Written by putra Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:01

Still many people are reluctant to use condoms because the real reason was a myth. Yet condoms could prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if there is one that is not healthy.

Condoms are protective devices during sex which is made from materials such as latex rubber or polyurethane which one end is open.

Condoms are used to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases (sexually transmitted disease / STD) such as AIDS, syphilis and others. It also helps couples to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

As quoted from GeniusBeauty, the following 12 myths about condom use:

1. Buying condoms is embarrassing

There are some people who think like that, buy a condom is a shameful thing. If you are embarrassed to say ‘buy condom’ to the seller, then you can buy condoms at the supermarket, so do not be embarrassed to buy them.

2. Transmitted infections or pregnancy can occur even with the use of condoms

If you use a condom properly, it can minimize the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases or prevent pregnancy.

3. Condoms must be purchased men

The logic was that the one who use it, then they must buy. But in fact, more than 35 percent of consumers who buy condoms are women.

4. Affect the enjoyment of using a condom

Condoms are made of thin, elastic and durable, which practically does not reduce the enjoyment at all. In addition, there is also equipped with a lubricant condoms especially with water-based materials, which are recommended for those who experience orgasm problems.

5. Using condoms painful

Almost all condoms have a silicone or water-based lubricants, which prevent the pain when used. If you have experience pain during sex, then you should consult with your doctor to make sexual health checks, not connect the pain with a condom.

6. Healthier sex without a condom because there is an exchange of hormones

True, having sex without a condom can treat depression in women. But the negative effects such as unwanted pregnancy, abortion or sexually transmitted diseases can occur, and this could result in more unhealthy.

7. Married couples can have sex without condoms

Viral infections can not only be transmitted through changing sex couples, but also in public transportation, swimming pool, gym, and others. In the long term, Herpes virus can suddenly ‘wake up’, which are passively held by almost all organisms.

8. There are two condom sizes, small (Asia) and large (western countries)

Condoms can be divided into three groups depending on the size, ie 48-50 mm, 51-53 mm, 54-56 mm. The length of a typical condom is 19-20 cm.

9. Awkward to tell the couple when to use condoms

Many people think that if they ask their partners to use condoms, they would be offended. In fact, the proposal is extra care on the health of their partners. In addition, the event the use of condoms, can be a special moment that will enhance harmonious relationships.

10. Using a condom is better equipped with the cream, oil or gel

That is not true. Apart from the fact that certain gels and creams can cause itching, allergic reaction or burnt, they also may have effects that can damage latex condoms and lubricants.

11. All condoms have tiny holes that can still transmit AIDS

Condoms are obtaining sales permits must pass the test of hermiticity and inflammation, which proves the absence of holes in condoms.

12. Condoms interfere with sexual spontaneity

If you and your partner agree to use condoms from the beginning, then it will not interfere with your sexual spontaneity.

Men also need a human papilloma virus vaccine

Last Updated on Saturday, 7 August 2010 11:02 Written by putra Saturday, 7 August 2010 11:02

One way to prevent cervical cancer is through vaccination HPV (human pappiloma virus). In some countries HPV vaccine is also given to men.

There are more than 100 types of HPV virus and there are 30 types of HPV that infect the genital area. If not detected early can develop into more serious even life threatening conditions.

HPV can infect anyone, either male or female. There are no specific signs or symptoms when the virus infects the body. So do not be surprised if many people do not realize they are infected or infect others actually have.

“Men also become part of the spread of cervical cancer, so men are also important to be vaccinated,” said Efren J Domingo, MD, PhD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of the Philippines, in a discussion about cervical cancer treatment Indonesia and the Philippines, at the Hotel Lumire, Jakarta.

Some countries are already implementing the HPV vaccination for men. As the Philippines is proclaimed the HPV vaccine for men since October 2009.

Issues raised in the Philippines linked to cervical cancer is almost similar to Indonesia, which are mostly detected already in an advanced stage.

“HPV that can strike men usually causes genital warts or genital warts, but HPV can also cause penile cancer. But a small percentage of that is around 2-3 per cent of all cancers in men,” said Dr. Laila Nuranna , SpOG (K), head of the division of gynecologic oncology faculty of medicine.

There are two types of HPV that the vaccine could be sold or used by a society that is 16.18 HPV vaccine is a vaccine that can be used to fight cervical cancer. 16,18,6,11 Another HPV vaccine is the vaccine used to combat cervical cancer and genital warts.

“HPV vaccine can be given at age 10-55 years and ideally before a person is sexually active. In addition, the HPV vaccine was also given three times at intervals of 6 months and one year,” said Dr. Laila.

Every woman has a risk of cervical cancer, although she felt clean and not smoking. Therefore early detection is very important for people who are already sexually active.

Sex infection chlamydia is more common in men

Last Updated on Friday, 6 August 2010 12:05 Written by putra Friday, 6 August 2010 12:05

Sexually transmitted disease infection by the bacteria chlamydia is always identified with women. But it turned out the man two times more likely to get positive results in tests chlamydia than women.

Based on the results of a survey of about 13 percent of men chlamydia tests showed positive results compared with women who only amounted to 6 percent. However, men more reluctant to investigate sexual health.

Approximately 13 percent of male chlamydia affected by this because they do not use condoms when ‘playing’ with more than one woman in five years. The amount is doubled compared to women who only amounted to 7 percent.

But about 72 percent of men surveyed claimed to have never done an audit to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This indicates a person is likely to delay the test until the real symptoms, this condition means that someone will check themselves when the infection rate has actually existed.

“These results are very surprising and also worrying, as most STIs do not show obvious symptoms. Therefore, one could consider themselves healthy, so giving the risk to their partners,” said Clare Kerr, head of sexual health and also chairman of the Lloydspharmacy study, as quoted from Telegraph.

Chlamydia infection is one sexually transmitted infection most frequently diagnosed and most attack young people aged 16-24 years.

Approximately 50 percent of men and 70 percent of women with chlamydia infection have no obvious symptoms. But if this condition is not treated immediately, it can cause long-term complications including infertility (infertility).

The infection is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis which can damage the reproductive organs and cause of vaginal discharge in women or the penis in males. Although symptoms are often mild or absent, can lead to complications caused irreversible damage.

Any sexually active person can be infected with chlamydia, the more the number of sex partner, the greater the risk of infection. People are still very young are more susceptible to this infection, especially if you’ve become sexually active.

Since chlamydia can be transmitted through oral sex or anal sex, the male associated with men are also at risk of this bacteria. Number of tests required to diagnose such as laboratory tests, urine tests and also tests samples collected from the area the penis or cervix.