This venereal disease is second only to AIDS. Couples who do not pay attention to their sexual life are vulnerable to infection

AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease that we often hear about, but in fact, there is a disease that is easy to be infected between couples, that is gonorrhea. The incidence rate of gonorrhea ranks second among sexually transmitted diseases in China, mainly among sexually active young men and women. Improper sexual activity between couples can easily lead to gonorrhea.

What is gonorrhea?

Firstly, let's understand gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is mainly characterized by the discharge of purulent secretions. When the condition is severe, Neisseria gonorrhoeae can spread throughout the body through blood circulation, endangering various organs, leading to gonococcal arthritis, gonococcal sepsis, and so on. Like AIDS, the disease is mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse, but the speed of transmission is very fast. It can take 3-5 days to develop after infection!

Although the treatment of gonorrhea is not as difficult as AIDS, it is also a very serious venereal disease. Early symptoms include urethral discharge, itching, frequent urination, vulvar ulcers, etc. It is important to avoid gonorrhea infection!

How to Stay Away from Gonorrhea in Couple Life?

1. Avoid unconventional sexual activities

We already know that normal sexual behavior may lead to gonorrhea, and those unconventional methods are more susceptible to infection! The oral cavity can cause gonococcal pharyngitis, and gonococcal proctitis may also occur in the anus. Therefore, avoiding these sexual behaviors as much as possible can improve the chances of preventing gonorrhea. In addition, the most important thing is to promote safe behavior and use condoms!

2. Keep hygiene items dry and clean

Gonorrhea is not only transmitted through sexual intercourse, but also through media such as bedding, towels, bath towels, and toilets. But under completely dry conditions, this bacterium dies within 1-2 hours, at 50 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, and directly at 100 degrees Celsius! But bacteria can survive for 24 hours in wet towels. Therefore, at home or in public places, it is necessary to use clean towels and other items, maintain ventilation of sanitary napkins, and clean water in a timely manner.

3. Avoid sharing toiletries

In daily life, we cannot share towels and other toiletries with others. Even couples should try to use personal belongings separately to prevent cross infection. Even if you go to a hotel, you should carry a travel kit with you to reduce the possibility of infection. If you feel that using items that may be unsafe or having relationships with multiple people, you must promptly go to the hospital for examination to eliminate hidden dangers.