In summer, don’t let sex cause you a “heat cold”

Don’t let sex catch a cold in summer

Our special reporter Li Yongjiang

In summer, everyone is dressing cooler and cooler: women reveal their exquisite curves , men showed their sexy chest muscles, which stimulated people's lust. However, too hot weather will also have some impact on sex. In this issue, we combine relevant research from domestic and foreign experts and summarize the problems and precautions you may encounter during summer sex.

Question 1: Sweating affects sexual desire. A survey in the United States found that 35% of people have repeatedly refused to be intimate because of the hot weather, while only 19% of people have refused to be intimate because of the cold weather. Researchers believe that excessively high temperatures will cause the human body to sweat a lot, and chemicals related to desire will also be excreted from the body, resulting in a decrease in sexual desire. In addition, some respondents said that sweating and heat will bring a lot of discomfort, especially "it feels uncomfortable when the skin of two people sticks together, and it does not arouse desire at all."

Experts' advice : Davis, an American gender expert, pointed out that in summer, you should try not to stay in a high-temperature environment for a long time, and it is best to adjust the appropriate room temperature before sex. Take a shower after sweating to reduce the discomfort caused by sweat and help the skin recover from sensitivity. The recommended sexual position is side lying. This posture will minimize body contact between the two parties, so it is more suitable for hot weather.

Problem 2: It is easy to collapse after sex. In summer, some people will experience symptoms of profuse sweating, rapid heartbeat, and exhaustion after sex. Some people who originally suffer from basic diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease or who are physically weak may also experience problems such as pale complexion, collapse, and heart discomfort after sex. Li Haisong, director of the Andrology Department of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Dongzhimen Hospital, pointed out that the summer heat consumes energy and body fluids, and intercourse is a strenuous activity, which indeed consumes a lot of energy.

Expert’s advice: Don’t have sex too frequently and adjust it according to your physical condition. As the days gradually become longer, it is best to take a lunch break to ensure adequate sleep. The human body will lose a lot of water and salt in hot weather. You can drink a cup of light salt water after sex to replenish the lost electrolytes in time. Eat some spinach, oysters and other sex-enhancing foods in your diet.

Question 3: "Sex colds" are very common. When the weather is hot, people like to lower the temperature of the air conditioner when making love. However, during sex, the pores on the surface of the human skin will open and cold air will invade, making it easy to catch a cold. Some people also take cold showers or drink cold drinks after sex, which can also easily cause "heat colds". Cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, headache, etc. may occur after sex.

Expert tip: Li Haisong suggests that it is best to turn on the air conditioner half an hour in advance before sex and adjust the room temperature to 26℃~28℃. If the temperature is too low, it is easy to catch cold, and it will also reduce the sensitivity of sexual organs. During sex, do not let the air conditioner or fan blow directly on your body. After sex, you should rest in bed for a while, then get up and take a warm shower.

Question 4: The genitals are prone to diseases. A survey sponsored by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association showed that summer is the season with the highest incidence of gynecological inflammation, and male genitals are also prone to bacterial infection, causing symptoms such as itching and odor.Affects sexual mood, causes sexual intercourse pain or bleeding, and even causes infertility.

Expert tips: In hot and humid weather, you need to pay attention to the cleanliness of your genitals, and perform local cleaning before and after sex. If one partner develops inflammation, be sure to use a condom or suspend sexual intercourse. In addition, sitting for long periods of time and wearing underwear that are too tight can easily breed bacteria, so keep your private parts well ventilated. After inflammation occurs, husband and wife should be treated together.