A survey by the Ministry of Public Health during the past year 2020 found that among adolescents aged 15-19 years, the rate of condom use was reduced by about 45%, leading to an increase in the trend of important sexually transmitted diseases since 2015, increasing by 5 times, the highest was 69.7% increased pus infection, syphilis increased significantly In adolescence, it is called 124 people per hundred thousand people, or 14 people per day, while reporting data on the birth rate of adolescents in 2017. It was found that Thai adolescents aged 15-19 were pregnant and gave birth to 82,019 people, representing 12 percent.
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Of all the births that are more than 600,000 people per year, and the worrying thing is that this group of women has a repeat birth, almost 11 percent or more than 9,000 people, most of them more than 50 percent are students.
While in 2021 it is expected that there will be approximately 6,500 new HIV infections per year, an average of 18 per day, 9,300 AIDS-related deaths per year (an average of 26 per day) and AIDS. Approximately 520,000 surviving HIV, with 97% of new infections due to unprotected sex and aiming to end the AIDS problem by 2030, with the goal of reducing the number of new infections. not exceed 1,000 deaths per year, reduce AIDS deaths by not more than 4,000 per year
How much can condoms reduce infection rates? ?
- help contraception Condoms are 98% effective in birth control if used correctly.
- Helps prevent 70-87% of HIV infection among men who have sex with men. Because anal sex is predominantly There may be a tear in the anus during intercourse. Therefore, the risk of contracting HIV is higher than normal sex between men and women, which provides protection by up to 90%.
- Help prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, hepatitis B. genital warts Gonorrhea and pseudo-syphilis 50-90%
- Protection against human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses. That may result in warts on the skin, genitals, pharynx, anus, but some HPV types, especially types 16 and 18, can cause cancer such as cervical cancer, pharyngeal cancer (from oral use on the genitals of a straight person). cross) penile cancer, rectal cancer, etc.
How to choose a condom safely ?
Condoms that we see on sale Only men’s condoms are often found because they are easy to use and are the values that are left to men who have to find and wear them. As a result, in Thailand, women’s condoms are rarely found for sale. In this article, we would like to talk about condoms for men first.
There are three types of condoms for men.
- Types made from natural latex and from synthetic substances. The type is made from animal intestines. It’s not popular anymore.
- Types made from natural latex (rubber condom or latex condom) advantages are cheap, more flexible than types made from animal intestines. Wearing a skin-tight fit But the disadvantage is Not compatible with petroleum-based lubricants. Or skin lubricants, Mineral oil, because it will deteriorate the structure of the latex. affect quality and protection but can be used with water-based lubricant
- Types made from Polyurethane or Polyisoprene (plastic condoms) by solving the disadvantages of natural latex condoms, which are more tough, resistant to tearing. Suitable for those who fear allergic to rubber. Petroleum-based lubricants can be used. Or skin lubricants, Mineral oil, and most importantly, can be made as thin as 01 millimeters, making it feel like not wearing anything (feels like not wearing anything), but the price may be higher than the latex type.
condoms that are suitable for each person You can observe yourself when the penis has an erection. In general, it can expand 3-5 times larger than before, should be selected to fit, not too loose or too tight. because it will tear easily or falls off during sex The size of the condom varies according to each brand. by measuring the circumference of the penis not length because almost every brand of condoms Will do the same length, which is only about 6-7 inches, anyone with a penis that is longer than this may not be able to cover it completely Condoms will tell the circumference in millimeters as follows
- Condoms size 49 millimeters (equivalent to penis circumference 11-12 centimeters or about 5 inches)
- Condom size 52 millimeters (equal to a penis circumference of 12-13 centimeters or about 5 inches).
- Condoms size 54 millimeters (equivalent to a penis circumference of 13-14 centimeters or about 5 inches).
- Condom size 56 millimeters (equal to a penis circumference of 14-15 centimeters or about 6 inches or more).
Have safe sex, not infected with HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer – vaginal cancer.
Put it right to prevent the bag from breaking. ?
- MSM that use a very thin condom (less than 0.03 mm), there is a chance that the condom will tear or break If anal sex is intense
- While wearing a condom, the fingernails may accidentally get involved until it leaks, or some couples use their mouth to put a condom on their partner. may hit the other person’s teeth or braces of those who use their mouths Hooked on a condom while wearing it to the other party
- Cut the condom envelope with scissors. Causing to miss the condom without knowing
- Use of inappropriate lubricants, such as latex condoms. If using petroleum-based lubricants or vegetable oil Will cause the flexibility and structure of the condom to deteriorate by 90%, so if using a condom made from rubber Should use a water-based lubricant. or a silicone-based lubricant instead If you feel that there is not enough lubrication Otherwise, you may notice the lubricant packaging. Choose where it says “can be used in conjunction with condoms”
- I forgot to squeeze the pouch of the condom before inserting it. Causing air to remain stuck in the bulb When having sex, rupture may occur.
- The condom is too tight or doesn’t fit properly.
- expired condom or being stored in a hot place being exposed to sunlight for a long time Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Sex today may not be a misconception. But it’s not open until it’s been shared openly and only when it’s ready. Also, the intent of this article is for everyone to have safe sex by wearing a condom, not just this Valentine’s Day, but every time they have sex. To prevent unexpected communicable diseases or unprepared stomach problems that are trending up at present
Thank you for information from: Samitivej Hospital and hfocus
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