It is natural to put money in the bank, perhaps jewelry in a safe; These are normal ways to protect valuable assets. But a man cannot take out his penis, one of his most precious personal possessions, and keep it somewhere. No, you should practice good penis protection in a more direct and practical way. Of course, maintaining the health of the penis is one of the best strategies to protect it and, to do it well, it helps to know some of the enemies against which it is protected.
And in the world of penis protection, many enemies belong to this group known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These are some of the most common ways to protect the precious penis.
- Gonorrhea One of the most common STIs, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The USA report 1.14 million new cases of gonorrhea annually. In men, gonorrhea can cause infertility and a serious infection. As with many STIs, many people have no symptoms and therefore don't know they have gonorrhea until complications arise. and swelling of the balls, itching and/or anal bleeding, swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat, eye pain, and joint pain.
- Syphilis Another common STI is this bacterial infection, which is usually cured with the use of penicillin, fortunately, but which must be detected early to improve the chances of recovery. Syphilis can cause significant damage to the brain, heart, and other organs, and in some cases, can cause death. Symptoms vary but generally begin with a sore where the infection has entered the body: the mouth, anus, and genital area.
- Chlamydia According to the CDC, chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI in the United States. It is one that often goes unnoticed because it may not produce symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include pain when urinating, pus from the penis, and sore balls. There may also be pain or discharge from the anus if a man has been infected with anal sex. In some cases, complications can include infection of the balls and/or prostate, as well as the development of a form of arthritis known as Reiter's syndrome.
- HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus can lead to the development of AIDS, a life-threatening condition that severely affects the immune system. Common symptoms, which usually appear 2 to 4 weeks after infection, including those that are often associated with the flu, such as fever, body aches, headache, joint pain, sore throat, and swollen glands.
With most STIs, the best way for a sexually active man to avoid infection is to use condoms. Although they cannot provide 100% protection, they greatly reduce the risk of many STIs. People at risk for HIV / AIDS should consult a doctor about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) which, when used correctly, can significantly reduce the risk of HIV. It is also crucial that a sexually active person be tested regularly; Many sexual health professionals recommend testing every 3 months to greatly increase the chances of detecting an STI at an early stage.
