There are few situations where 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 pause in sexual activity, especially to facilitate recovery.
Although sexual activity is a more frequent doubt in the case of pregnant women or patients with cardiovascular diseases, sex is rarely contraindicated in such situations and can be maintained without risk to health.
See when contact should be avoided during pregnancy.
1. Pain during sex
This is a more common problem in women and can be caused by several factors, such as infections, sores in the muscosa of the genitals or even due to psychological changes such as depression or lack of sexual desire.
In these cases, it is advisable to consult a urologist or a gynecologist to identify the problem and start the appropriate treatment, thus avoiding its aggravation or even its transmission to the partner, in the case of infections, for example.
2. Treatment of STDs
During the treatment of any sexually transmitted disease the ideal is to avoid intimate contact, even with a condom, not only to decrease the chances of contaminating the partner or partner, but also to facilitate recovery.
In most cases, treatment should be done by both partners and sexual activity should only be initiated after a medical appointment and when both have finished treatment.
3. Wounds or trauma in the intimate region
In addition to increasing the risk of transmission of sexual diseases, wounds in the intimate region may worsen or become infected after sexual intercourse, due to friction caused by clothing or body movements.
Thus, it is advisable to consult a general practitioner to begin treatment of the wounds and to evaluate if they can also be a sign of a sexually transmitted disease, especially if they are swollen, very sore and with intense redness.
4. Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection, by itself, is a very painful problem that causes a lot of discomfort even during the simplest situations of the day, such as walking or urinating. In this way, the pain caused during an intimate relationship is much more intense.
In addition, sudden movements during sex can cause small wounds in the urethra, which facilitates the development of bacteria and can worsen urinary tract infection. Thus, it is advised to wait for the end of the urinary tract infection to return to have intimate contact.
5. Weakened immune system
People who have weakened immune systems due to viral illnesses such as influenza or dengue may have a slower recovery if they keep in close contact during treatment because this type of activity causes a physical strain that makes the body more tired, the recovery process.
In addition, people with chronic diseases that weaken the immune system, such as HIV, should be careful during intercourse, always using a condom to avoid passing the disease and catching others.
