Every September 4, the world celebrates Sexual Health Day to create awareness of why sexual and reproductive health is important. This day highlights that it is time to break the taboos, open up dialogue and create healthier ways of life that promote both physical and emotional health.
This year's theme supports education, awareness, and preventive care in ensuring that all of us have good and healthy life experiences.Reproductive health is not only focused on the absence of illness but the incorporation of factors that promote fertility, hormonal balance and well-being. Here are 6 tips to enhance reproductive health.
Nutrition is very important in reproduction.Hormones should be controlled by a diet full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-protein, and healthy fats, which help to control fertility.Antioxidants are substances found in foods such as berries and nuts which can preserve the egg and the sperm cells.It is advised that people should not have too much processed food, sweet sodas and trans-fats, which can affect the reproductive processes of the human body.
Stress is one of the greatest impediments to reproduction.Quality of sperm and even libido are some of the effects of high levels of stress experienced.Leading to a reduction of stress, practising mindfulness and meditation, breathing and hobbies, etc.You should also have good work-life balance, rest well to play well in life.
World Sexual Health Day shows the value of healthy intimacy. Wearing protection during unprotected sex not only helps in prenatal conception but also helps mitigate sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) as well. Discussion of partners, frequency of check-ups, and consent with partners are qualities of a healthy sexual relationship.
Problems are identified at an early stage, even before they develop.In the case of women, these will involve gynaecological check-ups, pap smears and various hormonal tests, and with men, it would require a testicular check-up regularly and sperm studies in case of necessity.It is also through routine screening that any condition, such as PCOS, endometriosis, and prostate conditions, is detected early enough.
Fertility in both men and women can be greatly affected due to smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.Tobacco lowers the count and motility of sperm and alcohol destroys balance of hormones.To avoid harm to the reproductive system and maximize the chances of conception, specialists recommend reducing alcohol intake, quitting smoking, and avoiding recreational substances.
Hormones were found to be regulated by good-quality sleep in ways that affected reproduction. Adults are supposed to strive to have 7-8 hours of consecutive sleep at night. Hydration is also another driver that keeps your cervical mucus alive in women and promotes semen volume in men.
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