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Diagnosis may lead to “sexual dysfunction”?Study: “Long New Crown” Affects Testosterone, Hormones
At present, China has entered the stage of coexistence with the “new coronavirus”, and many men worry regarding whether the “sexual well-being” of the lower body will be affected following the infection. The sexual medicine journal “Sexual Medicine” once published a study alleging that following infection with new coronary pneumonia, the virus may affect the “endothelial cells” in the microvessels of the penis, causing the microvessels to incapacitate and shrink; and the systemic inflammation caused by the virus also leads to erectile dysfunction. risk factor. The results of the study showed that the risk of erectile dysfunction in infected people was 20% higher than that of healthy normal people.
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Even if there is no abnormality in erectile function following infection, the sequelae of “long new crown” may also affect the human body and cause sexual dysfunction. “Sexual Medicine Review” shows that the sequelae of the new crown may have a certain degree of damage to sexual function, and the impact is not divided between men and women. Studies have shown that the virus lowers testosterone in men and increases the chance of hormonal disturbances in women, which may, in turn, worsen the sexual health of married couples.
However, compared with men, the new crown virus has less impact on women’s sexual health. The authoritative journal “Nature” said that the psychological problems of women following diagnosis, such as anxiety, depression or loneliness, are the main causes of female sexual dysfunction, and the frequency of sexual frigidity and isolated sex has increased compared with that before the epidemic. Whether it is a physical or psychological problem, active treatment is required following recovery from the infection to relieve sexual dysfunction.
Can you “have sex right away” following being infected with the new crown? Expert answer: at least 10 days apart!
Many people are also curious regarding whether they can have sex with their partners during the diagnosis? Carolyn Barber, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States said that the probability of new coronary pneumonia being transmitted through bodily fluids such as prostate fluid, semen, and vaginal secretions is “extremely low.” However, taking the Omicron virus as an example, the virus transmission rate following the 7th day of diagnosis is still regarding 5%, and there is still a risk of spreading the virus by having sex with a partner.
“On the 3rd to 6th day following the diagnosis, the viral load of the human body reaches the highest level. At this time, moderate masturbation can help relieve the stress caused by the infection. On average, the viral load of the human body may be reduced to the lowest level 10 days following the diagnosis. Therefore, it is necessary to allow at least 10 days following infection before you can have sex with your partner.” If your partner’s symptoms persist (such as cough, fever, etc.), you should seek medical treatment in advance and avoid any form of contact.
In addition, the guidelines published by Yale University in the United States also show that measures such as using sex toys and masturbation during the epidemic are still the safest sexual behaviors. Even if your partner has a negative rapid test result, it doesn’t mean you don’t have the virus or have an infection. Therefore, feasible preventive measures are to quickly screen every day 3 to 5 days before sex, avoid kissing, excessive physical contact, anal sex (the virus may be hidden in the stool of the confirmed person), and keep the environment ventilated during the sexual act ; Shower and wash your body immediately following sex.
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The authoritative medical media “Mayo Clinic” in the United States called for in a special article, in addition to sexual behavior, during the epidemic, virtual appointments, video dating and other measures can also be used to maintain mutual intimacy. At present, countries generally tend to coexist with the virus. Therefore, if you feel that your health is not serious following infection, and both partners have received more than 2 doses of the vaccine, sexual behavior is allowed and safe.
However, the “Mayo Clinic” still recommends that the following precautions should be considered before engaging in sex with people who live with you and sexual partners to help minimize the risk of viral transmission:
1. Minimize the number of sexual partners.
2. Avoid contact with sexual partners who are showing symptoms of COVID-19.
3. Avoid kissing.
4. Avoid fecal-oral transmission, or sexual contact with semen or urine.
5. Avoid oral or anal sex. For oral and anal sex, condoms and mouth guards should be used.
6. Wash hands and shower before and following sex.
7. Before and following using sex toys, please wash them.
8. Use alcohol to clean the area where you have sex.
Finally, Dr. Barber also called on the public to rethink what a “happy sex life” means when coexisting with the virus. During the epidemic, both partners may have different sexual desire needs, so constant communication and consensus are more important than sex itself. “Cohabitation does not mean coercing a partner to have sex. Having sex with respect for each other and in compliance with epidemic prevention norms is the most effective and safest way.”
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sex and coronavirus -Mayo Clinic
When Is It Safe to Have Sex following COVID?
Influence of COVID-19 pandemic on sexuality: a cross-sectional study among couples in Turkey
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