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Why should a man get regular tests? 🧐

Usually you go for tests when you have the urge. When your doctor prescribes it. But in a good way, by getting tests regularly and in advance, you can:

1️⃣ prevent chronic disease;
Diabetes and atherosclerosis develop gradually and are reflected in the tests.

2️⃣ suspect cancer at an early stage;
For example, the prostate cancer cancer marker, PSA blood test, should be taken by all men 40+ every year.

3️⃣ know your norms and references.
Because every body is different: what is normal for you will turn out to be abnormal for another. And doctors can say for years that everything is fine, but for you it's no longer the norm.

Why isn't a condom 100% protective? 🥺

Condoms don't completely cover the ge****ls: the base of the p***s often breathes free. Write in a comment, is your friend completely insulated?

Incorrect size: if a condom is too small or too large, it may not fit properly, increasing the risk of tearing or slipping off.

The effectiveness of condoms also depends on the experience of the user. If a person uses a condom infrequently or inconsistently, they are more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy.

Oil-based lubricants. For example, petroleum jelly, vegetable oil (it happens🫡) or other lotions "weaken" latex condoms and increase the risk of condom breakage.

Alcohol or drugs impair cognitive function, but stimulate the "procreative prolongation" reflex. 🤣 Do I have to say that they reduce the likelihood of correct or consistent condom use?

Manufacturing defects and expired expiration dates. Such products cannot provide adequate protection. Check the packaging. 😳

Condoms are effective in reducing the risk of STIs. But some of them can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact outside the area covered by the condom. For example, HPV, herpes, syphilis, and molluscum contagiosum. Seafood has nothing to do with it.