Sexual Health
At what age is it best to start having sex? What are the harm of premature sexual activity to the body
With the openness of sexual thinking, people are no longer as hesitant about sex as they used to be. But many students try the forbidden fruit in advance, resulting in unexpected pregnancies. Premature sex, whether for women or men, can bring more or less harm. At what age is it appropriate to start having sex? You can take a look.
At what age is it appropriate to start having sex?
From the perspective of physiological development, sexual intercourse is relatively early in the developmental stage, but it is not yet fully developed. Many people only gradually develop and mature their various tissues and organs after the age of 18, so having sex before the age of 18 is considered relatively early. But this does not mean that one has the conditions for sexual intercourse after the age of 18. Physical maturity does not necessarily mean psychological maturity, nor can one bear the unintended consequences of a one-time pregnancy. Age alone cannot be used to determine whether it is suitable for sexual activity. The following three conditions must be met. The first condition is that the body has fully developed and matured, and the mind is also tending to mature. The second condition is sufficient understanding of sexual knowledge and correct sexual attitudes. The third condition is a sense of responsibility, the ability to take responsibility for one's own body, and the financial condition to bear all the consequences of sexual activity.
What are the hazards of having premature sex?
1. Causing gynecological diseases
Female reproductive organs under the age of 18 are not yet fully developed and mature, and their reproductive organs are fragile. Premature sexual activity can cause lesions or infections in the underdeveloped reproductive system. Especially if both men and women do not pay attention to hygiene, bacteria and viruses can take advantage of this opportunity to enter the female body, causing various gynecological diseases such as vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease, as well as urethritis and cervicitis.
2. Increasing the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases
Having sex too early, especially without proper protective measures, can lead to various sexually transmitted diseases. At present, the onset age of infectious sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and syphilis is getting younger and younger, and the incidence rate is rising, which is mainly related to the lack of protection.
3. Accidental pregnancy must choose artificial abortion
In adolescence, there is a lack of sexual education, and many boys and girls who steal forbidden fruits do not know contraceptive knowledge at all. Even if they know the cause, they cannot guarantee 100% success, resulting in unexpected pregnancy in girls. Unexpected pregnancy can only be terminated through artificial abortion, which can cause serious harm to the body. Painless abortion does not mean there is no harm. During the curettage process, it can cause varying degrees of damage to the endometrium, causing it to become thinner. Abortion can also disrupt women's endocrine system, leading to anovulation, menstrual irregularities, and even amenorrhea. Especially seeking cheap abortion at small clinics can easily lead to infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometrial adhesions, and even lifelong infertility in women