“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease”- Gautama Buddha.
The thing we learnt from the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus was that we can live happily with a limited amount of space, work, food, people, and maybe even medical knowledge like what to eat, how to boost immunity, etc. But sometimes, we needed a bit more than what was offered.
The lockdowns all over the world in the wake of pandemic did put barriers on sexual and reproductive health of women. Not many women were able to reach out to a gynaecologist in time when ill. A few might have also gone through a huge loss due to this. Although, some might say medical emergencies were not ceased in case of need, the means to reach were ceased nonetheless.
Sexual health can be tough to maintain but is definitely everyone’s cup of tea. It is important because it enables people to take charge of their reproductive health, and their emotional wellbeing surrounding their intimate relationships. Mantras for good sexual health may include:
- Eating healthy – as healthy food nourishes the body and allows it to be at its best in many situations. Plus, a healthy diet will also fight certain illnesses like arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia which can be associated with erectile dysfunction.
- Avoiding smoking – smoking reduces vitality. Tobacco leads to a phenomenon causing blood vessels to constrict everywhere in the body, including genitals.
- Maintaining a healthy weight – solution for half of the problems in the universe, maybe!
- Limiting your alcohol consumption.
- Protecting yourself – if not ready to plan a future, use contraceptives. And if they are not available (as in lockdown), then consider opting for the natural withdrawal methods.
And most importantly, you do not even need to consult a doctor to start following these mantras! We all know that if left untreated, the health of a pregnant woman can degrade which may also affect the health of the unborn child.
A healthy mother equals to a healthy baby. Eat right, take vitamins, stay hydrated, get proper prenatal care, avoid alcohol, avoid smoking, exercise daily, get plenty of sleep, reduce stress, and stay away from a person suffering from viral diseases, even just a minor flu.
It is not that doctor visits are not important; surely they are, but when the situation is not favourable enough, these alternatives need to be taken into consideration.
So instead of getting downhearted, let’s drive to discover ourselves and figure out ways to make life easier and happier together, even in difficult times!