Sex and Reproductive Health

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What's Sex Addiction?
 Compulsive sexual behavior disorder or hypersexuality.



Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behavior disorder, is a condition characterized by an excessive and uncontrollable preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, or behaviors.

It is considered a behavioral addiction and can have significant negative impacts on various aspects of a person's life.

Here are some key points to understand about sex addiction:

✅Patterns of compulsive behavior
Sex addiction involves engaging in sexual activities in a repetitive and compulsive manner, often to the point where it becomes disruptive to daily functioning. These behaviors can include excessive pornography consumption, masturbation, compulsive sexual encounters, or other high-risk sexual activities.

✅ Loss of control:
Individuals with sex addiction struggle to control or limit their sexual behaviors, despite negative consequences in their personal relationships, work, or other areas of life. They may have persistent cravings, difficulty resisting impulses, and an inability to stop engaging in these behaviors even when they want to.

✅Escalation and tolerance:
Like other addictions, sex addiction can lead to a tolerance effect, where individuals require increasingly intense or risky sexual behaviors to achieve the same level of satisfaction or arousal. This can lead to a pattern of escalation over time.

✅Emotional distress and shame:
Sex addiction can be accompanied by emotional distress, including feelings of guilt, shame, or self-disgust. Individuals may experience a sense of powerlessness and struggle with feelings of remorse after engaging in sexual behaviors.

✅Relationship difficulties:
Sex addiction can strain relationships, as the compulsive behaviors often involve secrecy, deception, and betrayal of trust. Partners may feel hurt, betrayed, or neglected, leading to breakdowns in intimate relationships.

✅Co-occurring mental health issues.
Sex addiction is often associated with other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or trauma-related disorders. These underlying conditions may contribute to or result from the addictive behaviors.

    Note
It's important to note that the concept of sex addiction is still debated within the mental health community, and not all professionals agree on its classification as an addiction. Some prefer to view it as a compulsive sexual behavior disorder or hypersexuality. However, for individuals who are personally struggling with these issues, seeking professional help from therapists or counselors with expertise in treating sexual addictions can be beneficial.

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to sex addiction, it is recommended to reach out to a qualified mental health professional who can provide a proper assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment options to address the underlying issues and support recovery.

What causes sexual addiction or hypersexuality?

Scientists aren't totally sure what causes hypersexuality. Possible theories include:

✅Imbalance of mood chemicals in your brain.
✅Conditions that affect or damage areas of your brain that control sexual behavior. Conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, bipolar disorder and damage to your frontal lobe, amygdala or prefrontal cortex areas of your brain may contribute to hypersexuality.
✅Altered brain function that creates new nerve pathways of addictive behavior.
✅Substance abuse, particularly cocaine and amphetamine use and alcohol.
✅Adverse effect of medication

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📌How might I know if I have a sexual addiction?

Below questions may guide you? Do you:

✅Lose sleep due to sexual thoughts or actions?
✅Arrive late to work?
✅Ignore obligations?
✅Lie or keep secrets from family?
✅Need more or more extreme sexual activities to achieve the same level of excitement or sexual relief?
✅Does your sexual desire cause you to do sexual activities that involve people or places you wouldn't ordinarily choose?
✅Does pornography take up a great deal of your awake time?

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✅Does your sexual behavior cause you or could cause you ✅legal problems or financial loss?
✅Do your sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors consume you mentally, emotionally and/or physically?
✅Does your sexual behavior conflict with your personal values, religious or moral beliefs?
✅Do you feel shame, regret, hopelessness, guilt, loneliness or suicidal after your sexual behavior?

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📌How to cure sex addiction
Treating and managing sex addiction can be a complex process that typically involves a combination of therapeutic approaches and support systems. Here are some steps that can be taken to address sex addiction:

✅Recognize and accept the problem:* Acknowledge that you have a problem with compulsive sexual behaviors and that it is negatively impacting your life. Acceptance is an essential first step towards seeking help and making positive changes.

✅Seek professional help:
Consult with a qualified mental health professional who specializes in sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior. They can conduct a comprehensive assessment, provide an accurate diagnosis, and develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

✅ Individual therapy:
Engage in individual therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which can help identify and address underlying psychological factors contributing to the addiction. Therapy can also assist in developing coping strategies, relapse prevention techniques, and healthier ways of managing sexual urges.

✅Group therapy or support groups
Consider participating in group therapy or joining support groups specifically designed for individuals with sex addiction. These groups provide an opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences, learn from their stories, and gain support in a non-judgmental environment.

✅ Couples or relationship therapyIf the addiction has affected your intimate relationship, couples or relationship therapy can be beneficial. This allows both partners to address the impact of the addiction, rebuild trust, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns of intimacy.

✅Develop healthy coping mechanisms:* Learn and practice healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, and triggers that may contribute to engaging in compulsive sexual behaviors. This may involve engaging in activities like exercise, mindfulness meditation, journaling, or pursuing hobbies that promote overall well-being.

✅Establish boundaries and accountability:* Set clear boundaries for yourself and establish accountability mechanisms to help prevent relapse. This can involve creating a support network, sharing your goals with trusted individuals, and seeking their support in maintaining your commitment to recovery.

✅Address underlying issues:* Explore any underlying psychological, emotional, or trauma-related factors that may contribute to the addiction. Working through these issues with the help of a therapist can be crucial in understanding and resolving the root causes of the addiction.

✅Educate yourself
Learn as much as you can about sex addiction and compulsive sexual behavior. Understanding the nature of the addiction, its triggers, and the process of recovery can empower you to make informed decisions and actively participate in your own healing process.

Take homee
It's important to keep in mind that overcoming sex addiction takes time, effort, and commitment. Recovery is a journey, and setbacks may occur along the way. Be patient with yourself, seek ongoing support, and celebrate even small victories as you progress towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.

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Coitus Interuptus Tailored
(Widrawal Method)

Withdrawal method of contraception (coitus interruptus) happens when you take the penis out of the vagina and ejaculate outside the vagina to try to prevent pregnancy.

      *What's the Goal?*
The goal of the withdrawal method also called "pulling out" — is to keep sperm from entering the vagina.

*Points to consider*
✅Using the withdrawal method for birth control requires self-control. Even then, the withdrawal method isn't an especially effective form of birth control.

✅Sperm may enter the vagina if withdrawal isn't properly timed or if pre-ejaculation fluid contains sperm.

✅The withdrawal method doesn't offer protection from sexually transmitted infections.

*Why People practice Withdrawal method*
People use the withdrawal method to try to prevent pregnancy. Among various benefits, the withdrawal method:

✅Is free and readily available
✅Has no side effects
✅Doesn't require a fitting or prescription
✅Some couples choose to use the withdrawal method because they don't want to use other contraceptive methods.

  *Risks Factors*
✅Using the withdrawal method to prevent pregnancy doesn't pose any direct risks. But it doesn't offer protection from sexually transmitted infections.
✅Some couples also feel that the withdrawal method disrupts sexual pleasure.

✅The withdrawal method isn't as effective at preventing pregnancy as other forms of birth control. It's estimated that one in five couples who use the withdrawal method for one year will get pregnant.

*Outcome of Withdrawal method*
To use the withdrawal method, you need to:

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When you feel like ejaculation is about to happen, withdraw the penis from the vagina. Make sure that ejaculation occurs away from the vagina.
✅Take precautions before having sex again. If you plan to have sex again soon, urinate and clean off the tip of the penis first. This will help remove any remaining sperm from the last ejaculation.
✅If ejaculation isn't properly timed and you're concerned about pregnancy, talk with your healthcare provider about emergency contraception.

Reference: Mayo Clinic

Disclaimer: This presentation is to help adults(Male&Female) with their decision to practice coitus interruptus.Misusing this
information is at your own risk.

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Negative Effect of Anal Sex

Definition
Anal sex or anal intercourse is generally the insertion and thrusting of the erect penis into a person's anus, or anus and rectum, for sexual pleasure(Wikipedia).

Effects
✅Anal intercourse could dilate and eventually stretch the internal and external anal sphincters leading to damage to these structures
"This lower pressure and possible damage to the internal and external anal sphincters could lead to fetal incontinence(inability to control your bowel) via muscle atrophy and sensory deficits.

✅It causes anal fistula(tear) leading to the leaking of feces.

✅It can cause Rectal prolapse(A condition that occurs when part of the large intestine slips outside the anus)

✅It rekindles existing piles(hemorrhoids)

✅There is a higher risk of contracting STDs like Hiv, and warts compared to peno-Vaginal sex.
✅It doesn't promote reproduction in humans

✅There are associated psychological trauma with anal sex eg depression, anxiety, guilt, etc

✅Seeking healthcare with issues associated anal sex is very challenging in our part of the world hence victims report late in their worst conditions.

Disclaimer
This is strictly for educational purposes but not to look down on any minority group.

Aside from that, some men practice anal sex with their female partners.

     

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HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE HERPES?

1. Reoccurring rashes
2. Burning sensation while urinating
3. Growth that turns into open sores or wounds
4. Pain during urination
5. Having reoccurring blisters/ sores inside or outside the mouth
6. Itching around private parts
7. Bumps or boils around genitals

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