Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Health

It is important to know that any contraceptive method that does not include a barrier such as a condom does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases

Some people are allergic to latex, in which case using polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms may help prevent an allergic reaction.

Medically, the answer is a firm ‘no’ 🙅🏽‍♀️. Masturbating a lot won’t hurt you or cause serious health problems. It’s only a problem if it gets in the way of your daily activities – like school or social life. If you are worried, you can talk with an adult you trust. But odds are you’re not masturbating too much.

Masturbation can be great for stress relief 🧖🏽‍♀️🧖🏽‍♂️, and it has even been shown to increase your levels of happiness. It provides sexual satisfaction and you get to know your body, your likes and dislikes.

Masturbation is normal and is a natural way to learn about your body and find out what feels sexually satisfying🤯. Some cultures and religions are very open to masturbation and see it as a normal practice, others less so.

In the end, you are the only one who can decide whether masturbation is right for you. If in doubt, talk to someone you trust to get their input.

What will happen to me if I masturbate too much?

Masturbating a lot won’t hurt you or cause serious health problems. It’s only a problem if it gets in the way of your daily activities – like school or social life. If you are worried, you can talk with an adult you trust 👩🏽‍🦳👨🏽‍🦳. But odds are you’re not masturbating too much.

It is important to know that your fertility signals can be affected by stress, illness and lack of sleep, amongst others.

No 🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♂️. Unless you’re using unwashed hands or an unsanitary object, solo masturbation cannot cause disease or infection. Unlike sex with a partner, solo masturbation won’t lead to unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections provided that the environment and objects are clean.

Most spermicides have an unpleasant taste but will not usually harm you or make you feel ill, however, it is advisable to avoid swallowing excessive amounts. If you are concerned about feeling ill following swallowing some spermicide, you should seek the advice of a healthcare provider.

Be sexually responsible. Use condoms or maintain a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who’s free of sexually transmitted infections. If you use sex toys, clean them after every use.

While not all vaginal problems can be prevented, regular check-ups can help ensure that problems affecting your vagina are diagnosed as soon as possible. Don’t let embarrassment prevent you from talking to your doctor about any concerns you might have about your vaginal health.

A condom is a thin latex or polyurethane sheath that is placed on the erect penis (male condom) or in the vagina (female condom) before intercourse and allows you to prevent both unwanted pregnancy and STIs / HIV. Click 👇🏽 to learn more or get a referral to visit a clinic.

👍🏽 Advantages:

– Protects against HIV/Aids and STIs.

Periods and fertility may take up to a year to return after stopping injections, depending on the type of injectable, and this may vary from woman to woman.

Yes, spermicide can be used at the same time as latex condoms. The spermicidal active ingredient does not attack the latex material.

Be sexually responsible. Use condoms or maintain a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who’s free of sexually transmitted infections. If you use sex toys, clean them after every use.

While not all vaginal problems can be prevented, regular check-ups can help ensure that problems affecting your vagina are diagnosed as soon as possible. Don’t let embarrassment prevent you from talking to your doctor about any concerns you might have about your vaginal health.