Developing scientific urination habits and the benefits of male genital care and sexual life
When it comes to urination, almost everyone except infants can do it. However, from a health and disease prevention perspective, how many people dare say their urination methods are scientifically sound? First, the squatting posture: For men, adopting a squatting urination posture like women can reduce their risk of cancer. This is because squatting urination triggers a series of muscle movements and related reflexes, accelerating the clearance of intestinal waste, shortening the time feces remain in the intestines, reducing the reabsorption of carcinogens, and thus protecting the intestinal mucosa from the toxicity of carcinogens. Men who squat to urinate have a significantly lower cancer rate than those who stand to urinate.
Second, urinate once an hour: Go to the toilet when you feel the urge. However, there's now a suggestion: if you don't want to develop bladder cancer, remember the latest advice from medical experts: urinate once an hour, regardless of whether you feel the urge. Experts explain that the likelihood of bladder cancer is directly proportional to the time urine stays in the bladder. This is because urine contains a carcinogenic chemical that can damage the bladder's muscle fibers and cells. Researchers recommend urinating once an hour to effectively reduce the risk of bladder cancer. Third, properly empty residual urine: Incomplete urination can easily lead to urinary tract infections.
How can you completely empty your bladder of residual urine? Experts offer several tips: After urinating, gently squeeze the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus) with your fingers. This not only helps expel residual urine but is also beneficial for those with prostatitis. Regularly performing Kegel exercises strengthens the muscles of the perineum and urethra, promoting the expulsion of residual urine. Frequent washing of the perineum is generally considered a woman's hygiene habit, but it's equally important for men.
The skin of the male genitals has many wrinkles, produces a lot of sweat, and is highly elastic, making it difficult to clean. In addition, the perineal area has poor ventilation; without proper cleaning habits, a hygienic dead zone forms from the genitals to the anus, often becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. This can not only cause male genital diseases such as scrotal dermatitis and tinea cruris, but also affect the wife, making her a victim of various gynecological diseases. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin area, especially the inner thighs and folds, and in severe cases, it can often spread to the abdomen and buttocks.
For best results, use warm water for washing. First, sit in a bath or soak for at least 10 minutes to relax the scrotum and stretch its folds, allowing dirt and sweat to dissolve in the water. Regularly washing the genital area not only cleanses the body and prevents skin diseases, but also promotes blood circulation in the perineum, which is beneficial for preventing hemorrhoids and decreased sexual function. Sexual medicine experts believe that regular sexual activity is beneficial to health and longevity. Maintaining appropriate sexual activity has ten major health benefits: It makes one energetic: having sex three times a week can burn 7500 kilocalories. It is beneficial to the heart and lungs: sexual activity increases the oxygen consumption of human cells and stimulates the function of various organs and tissues.
Increased hormones: Sexual activity stimulates the increase of hormones in men, which can strengthen bones and muscles. Regulated cholesterol levels: Helps balance good and bad cholesterol. Pain relief: Can relieve joint pain, headaches, and other aches and pains. Hormone replenishment: During orgasm, the concentration of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the blood can rise to five times the normal level. DHEA is a potent hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex and is known as "sex gold." Prostate protection: Regular penile movement can help eliminate these secretions.
Reduce stress: The satisfaction or fatigue after sex helps with mental relaxation and digestion. Delay the onset of male menopause: Appropriate sexual activity can prevent premature aging and promote longevity. Rejuvenate women: It can increase the concentration of female hormones and prevent heart disease.