- 1. Pain during sex
- 2. STD treatment
- 3. Wounds or trauma in the intimate region
- 4. Urinary infection
- 5. Weakened immune system
There are few situations in which sex is contraindicated, especially when both partners are healthy and have a long and faithful relationship. However, there are some health problems that may require a break in sexual activity, especially to facilitate recovery.
Although sexual activity is a more frequent question in the case of pregnant women or patients with cardiovascular diseases, sex is rarely contraindicated in these situations and can be maintained without risk to health.
See when contact should be avoided in pregnancy.
1. Pain during sex
Pain during sex, scientifically called dyspareunia, can also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as burning or itching. In men the main cause is infection in the urethra and bladder, but it can also happen due to phimosis or abnormal curvature of the penis. In women, infections are also a major cause of dyspareunia, as well as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, PID.
In these cases, it is advisable to consult a urologist or a gynecologist to identify the problem and start the appropriate treatment, thus preventing its worsening or even transmission to the partner, in the case of infections, for example.
2. STD treatment
During the treatment of any sexually transmitted disease, the ideal is to avoid intimate contact, even with a condom, not only to reduce the chances of contaminating the partner, but also to facilitate recovery.
In most cases, treatment should be done by both partners and sexual activity should only be initiated after medical advice and when both have finished treatment.
3. Wounds or trauma in the intimate region
In addition to increasing the risk of transmitting sexual diseases, wounds in the intimate area can worsen or become infected after intercourse, due to friction caused by clothing or intercourse.
In addition, it is indicated to avoid sexual intercourse after delivery in which an episiotomy was performed, which corresponds to a cut in the woman's perineum that allows the child to be born through the vagina, otherwise there will not be enough time for healing, leading to pain and wound-related complications.
Thus, it is advisable to consult a general practitioner to start the treatment of the wounds and to assess whether they can also be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease, especially if they are swollen, very painful and with intense redness.
4. Urinary infection
Urinary tract infection alone is a very painful problem that causes a lot of discomfort even during the simplest everyday situations, such as walking or urinating. Thus, the pain caused during an intimate relationship is much more intense.
In addition, sudden movements during sex can cause small sores in the urethra, which facilitates the development of bacteria and can worsen urinary tract infection. Thus, it is advisable to wait for the end of the urinary infection to return to have intimate contact.
5. Weakened immune system
People who have a weakened immune system due to viral diseases, such as flu or dengue, may have a slower recovery if they maintain intimate contact during treatment, as this type of activity causes a physical effort that makes the body more tired, making it more difficult the recovery process.
In addition, people with chronic illnesses that weaken the immune system, such as HIV, should be careful during intercourse, always using condoms to avoid passing on the disease and getting others.
