Many people no longer consider themselves virgins in the traditional sense because they’ve experienced other forms of sex such as oral or anal sex, yet being one doesn’t guarantee you protection from certain sexually transmitted diseases and viruses such as HPV.
No matter their virgin status, it is imperative that everyone gets regular pap smears and vaccinations against HPV in order to help protect themselves against cervical cancer. This helps decrease risk.
1. Increased Risk of Cervical Cancer
Most cervical cancer cases are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). Although HPV is quite widespread and nearly everyone has experienced its effects at some point in their lives, only certain strains of it have the ability to cause cancer in women’s cervixes.
Sexual activity can spread HPV, but it doesn’t necessarily require direct penetration sex; rather it can spread via genital touching and oral sex as well.
Reduced immune systems make it harder for women to fight off an HPV infection or prevent it from progressing into precancerous conditions, including those who have undergone cesarean section or are HIV positive. Regular screening tests and getting the HPV vaccine will lower your risk of cervical cancer; just being aware of potential dangers will make the experience more meaningful and help keep you healthier in general.
2. Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Some individuals choose to remain virgins for various reasons, including fearing physical pain or wanting their first experience to be with someone they truly love, being pregnant or contracting an STI, or due to religious or cultural requirements that dictate they remain virgins.
Social pressure to remain virgin may also play a part in people remaining virgins; this may be especially difficult for those who already had sexual experiences at an earlier age than them.
No matter the reason, being a virgin until marriage or otherwise fully ready is completely acceptable and recommended. Not engaging in sexual activity reduces your risk of sexually transmitted infections by up to 99.99 percent!
3. Increased Risk of Colon Cancer
Many individuals choose to remain virgins until marriage or until some goal has been accomplished, yet without realizing the potential repercussions. Some potential side effects of remaining a virgin for too long include back pain, increased risk of colon cancer and decreased confidence.
Another reason why it is wise not to remain a virgin for too long is that doing so could result in reduced sexual satisfaction, potentially harming relationships and leading to issues like sexual dysfunction.
Studies suggest that regular sex can strengthen your immune system, making you better equipped to ward off illnesses. Some experts claim it even assists in bladder health by pressing on muscles that help retain urine.
4. Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Studies have linked olive oil, with its combination of monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, to reduced risks of lung cancer. Olive oil’s effectiveness increases when added to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Cervical cancer is highly unlikely for someone without prior sexual contact; nearly all cases are caused by HPV which spreads via penis-in-vagina and vulva-on-vulva contact, though other methods could spread it as well.
Fraumeni and her colleagues examined nuns living in convents, finding that their experience paralleled that of single women with low rates for cancer of the cervix but high rates for cancers of corpus uteri and ovaries – suggesting that its presence among nuns likely stems from nonsexual causes.
5. Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Many people choose to remain virgins for an extended period, wanting their first experience to be special and with someone they adore. This decision should not be judged by others.
Virgins may find it challenging to maintain healthy relationships due to limited sexual knowledge. Furthermore, they may lack intimacy and emotional support from partners.
Virgins often experience back pain. Since sexual intimacy releases endorphins that reduce stress and help alleviate backache, it is crucial that virgins explore different types of intimacy to maintain both physical and mental wellbeing – this could include attending therapy sessions with professionals to address emotional trauma related to virginity.