But what are the most common myths and how are they dispelled?
According to research, the number of people who believe some myths about sex is high, even if information on sexual matters has become easy and accessible.
Myth 1: Erectile dysfunction is a normal part of aging
As the years go by, there are quite a few who believe that along with the days, the erectile ease goes away. The truth is that a large number of men experience erectile dysfunction as they get older, but age is not the reason.
Sexologist Ness Cooper says in an article for Metro.co.uk: “Nearly 70% of men will experience erectile dysfunction by their 70s. However, a man should not consider it normal as there are many reasons a person may experience dysfunction. Of course these reasons may vary from person to person.”
“Anyone experiencing erectile dysfunction should see a doctor to find out the cause.
“Once the cause of erectile dysfunction is found, whether it’s psychological, physical or a combination of both, treatment methods should be found to help manage the symptoms,” advises Cooper.
Myth 2: Sex doesn’t have to be painful for women if they’re attracted to their partner
If you are a woman, you know that most of them, even in sexual intercourse, operate more on the basis of their minds. This fact has led to the theory that if you have painful intercourse you will solve the problem with a partner you are really attracted to. “Being attracted to your partner doesn’t mean you won’t be in pain during penetration,” Cooper explains.
“If you are attracted to your partner, it may mean that you are more easily aroused when you think about him or when you are with him. This may lead to the production of more vaginal lubrication naturally, but it may not ease the pain associated with intercourse.”
Myth 3: You can tell for yourself if you have an STD
“Sometimes STDs can go unnoticed because of the incubation time before they become really active in the body.” says the expert.
Even when an STD is active and shows up in test results, there aren’t always symptoms. That’s why it’s important to get tested regularly, as you can’t always tell if you’ve contracted such a disease.
Myth 4: You can get STDs from a toilet seat
One of the most well-known myths about sex is the one related to toilet seats. “STDs are not transmitted by toilet seats. Diseases that are transmitted through contact with bodily fluids do not survive outside the body long enough to be transmitted to the seat and then to a person,” explains Cooper.
However, you should be careful every time you visit a foreign toilet as various other infections may be circulating there, but also for the general protection of your personal hygiene.
Myth 5: Pulling out is an effective method of contraception
“While pre-ejaculate fluids often contain only traces of active sperm, there is a chance you can get pregnant from penetration that has pre-ejaculation. This means that the method in which your partner pulls out just before ejaculation is not always reliable.”
For this reason, if you use this method of contraception, it would be good to review and discuss with your gynecologist.
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