According to medical surveys, the age of men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) is getting younger. In the past, male ED mostly occurred a few years after marriage, around the age of 35. Nowadays, there are many patients in their 20s, with the youngest being only 19 years old. Moreover, every spring, the number of such patients tends to increase.
The trend of younger males experiencing ED is mainly related to some young people engaging in sexual activities too early and too frequently, as well as excessive masturbation. After enduring the cold winter, the body's functions become more active in the spring, and prostatitis is no exception.
Additionally, with the warm weather of spring, people's physical activity increases, which also boosts their libido. Some young people, relying on their strength and health, allow their desires to run rampant, easily leading to what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as "excessive sexual activity," thereby causing the onset of ED. Even during this season when sexual impulses are more likely to occur, young people should ideally control their sexual frequency to about 1-3 times per week, middle-aged individuals once a week, and elderly people every two weeks.
Besides affecting men, women’s reproductive health can also be threatened by diseases in the spring. As the temperature rises and humidity increases, it becomes an ideal season for bacterial growth and reproduction. This period also marks the peak incidence of urethritis in women. Urethritis often troubles women in the spring because the female urethra is shorter and located near the perineum, making it easier for bacteria to invade. With spring temperatures often reaching above 20°C, people sweat more, and women have especially abundant sweat glands in the external genitalia. If not properly cared for, this area can remain moist for long periods, allowing bacteria to multiply rapidly, leading to urethritis, characterized by frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and in severe cases, chills and fever.
However, urethritis is preventable. After heavy sweating, women should drink plenty of water to avoid reduced urine volume and concentration due to insufficient water intake, which could prevent harmful substances like bacteria from being promptly expelled from the body. Additionally, underwear should not be too small or tight, and synthetic fabrics should be avoided. Cotton or linen materials that absorb moisture and allow good ventilation are best. Underwear should be changed daily and dried in a well-ventilated, sunny place. After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid contaminating the urethra. Avoid using alkaline cleaning agents, as they may disrupt the weakly acidic environment of the vagina, reducing its ability to defend against bacteria.
Furthermore, with the arrival of warmer spring nights, nightlife becomes more active. Many men enjoy drinking beer and visiting saunas as forms of leisure. However, these habits can pose risks to the reproductive health of boys in their puberty. Alcohol consumption directly affects the development of the reproductive system, especially for boys going through puberty. Therefore, adolescents should stay away from beer. Moreover, many sauna and massage centers are prevalent, and some teenagers might visit these places. Recent studies indicate that these activities can affect the survival rate of sperm and may, over time, impact sexual function to a certain extent.
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