Sex in the Time of Social Distancing – Risk or Stress Relief?

During the lockdown, you are probably stuck at home. With nothing much to do, you will have a lot of energy that is unspent. It is a widespread joke that we could see a baby boom owing to the pandemic as all are up to sex! But we need to know many things like whether it is safe to have sex during social distancing, or is it a risk. Also, it is an important topic of discussion whether sex during the time triggers anxiety, or is it a stress reliever. Let us find out.

Is it Safe?

While talking sex during social distancing, the priority is always safety, as it is of utmost importance at the moment. According to the best sexologist doctors in Kerala, you will definitely be in a mess if you do not have a steady partner, and your sex life is basically hookups and one night stands. After all, safety comes first and it is best to stay indoors. The coronavirus easily spreads through sexual contact, even through kissing.

How Sex Relieves Stress?

If you ask whether sex is a stress reliever during the time, the answer is of course yes. Sex has always been a stress reliever! The hormone endorphin released during sexual activity is found to relieve stress and anxiety. In the meantime, if you are experiencing distressing sexual problems like premature ejaculation, or erectile dysfunction, you can take online consultation and the best premature ejaculation treatment offered online by leading sexologists in Kerala. According to experts, erectile dysfunction is curable and affordable. An important thing to note is that people who have sex at least once in two weeks were better at managing stressful situations.

Should You Go For It?

Having said sex is good during this time, there are other factors that you should consider. It will be not so easy for couples to be interested in sex during these times. The added stress of the moment along with family chores can be a mood buster. On the other hand, some couples are experiencing great sex life amidst the lockdown. This is the majority that had busy schedules in the pre-Corona era. Thus, sex is indeed a stress relief in the time of social distancing, if done responsibly. For more advice on the topic, contact the best sexologist in Kerala today!

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had an interaction with AYUSH Unani professionals

PM AYUSH Unani professionals – – On Saturday 28th March 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had an interactive session with Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) sector professionals from around the country on the coronavirus pandemic situation. Source

The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (abbreviated as AYUSH) has purposed to develop education, research, and propagation of indigenous alternative medicine systems in India.

The Ministry is headed by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), currently held by Shripad Yesso Naik.

The Union Minister for AYUSH, Cabinet Secretary, and Secretary, of the Ministry of AYUSH, also participated in the interaction held through video-conferencing.

The AYUSH practitioners appreciated the Prime Minister for leading the country’s fight against COVID-19. They also discussed PM about the role of traditional practices in building immunity against this pandemic situation as well.

While talking to the AYUSH sector practitioners, the Prime Minister initially remembered that it has a long tradition of keeping the nation healthy and eventually, it’s importance has increased manifold in the ongoing efforts to handle COVID-19.

He also observed that their network has spread across the length and breadth of the country. Undoubtedly, By utilizing this network, they can play a vital role in controlling the spread of the dangerous virus by spreading the message of good practices that have been adopted according to WHO guidelines.

To meet the corona challenge the country must be ready to use the entire healthcare workforce and if there is a need.

Private doctors connected with AYUSH may be utilized by the government as well, the PM said.

Consequently, He also shared the idea of making use of telemedicine platforms by Ayush professionals to reach out to the public and as a result generate constant awareness to fight the pandemic.

Shri Narendra Modi also praised the ongoing efforts of the AYUSH Ministry in promoting Yoga At Home. Yoga helps to de-stress the mind and strengthen the body during this lockdown period.

Moreover, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of countering and fact-checking unsubstantiated claims of AYUSH having a cure for the disease.

AYUSH scientists, ICMR, CSIR, and other research organizations must come together for evidence-based research.

Prime Minister also urged that AYUSH medicine producers could utilize their resources towards producing essential items like sanitizers which are in high demand these days.

Our sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the interactive session with Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) sector professionals on the coronavirus pandemic situation.

Covid-19 and children – Keep Our Children Safe

COVID-19 and children – ARE OUR CHILDREN SAFE? – (Coronavirus) Infections are continuing to soar and they are quickly reaching the most vulnerable. Parents are worried about the health and safety of their children. How can we protect and safeguard our little ones? Here are some precautionary methods that you can be aware of and teach your children as well, to prevent from getting infected.

Does COVID-19 affect children?

This is a new virus and we do not know enough yet about how it affects children or pregnant women. However, We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far there have been relatively few cases of COVID-19 reported among children. The virus is fatal in rare cases, especially among older people with pre-existing medical conditions.

How to avoid the risk of infection?

You can encourage your child to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by teaching them to do the same things everyone should do to stay healthy. Here are four precautions you and of course, your family can take to avoid infection:
 
Precaution #1 First and foremost, Wash hands frequently using soap and water or can use alcohol-based hand rub as well. Teach your children to wash hands properly.

What is the best way to wash hands properly?

• Wet hands with running water
• Apply enough soap to cover wet hands
• Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including the back of the hands, between fingers and under nails – for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse thoroughly with running water
• Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel

Ask them to Wash their hands often, especially before eating; after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; and going to the bathroom. 

 #2 Secondly, ask them to Cover their mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Finally, Dispose of used tissue immediately.

#3 In fact, Avoid your children’s close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.

#4 Seek medical care immediately if you or your child has a fever, cough or difficulty breathing.

How to make your child aware of corona?

As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, obviously, children may worry about themselves, their families, and their friends getting ill with COVID-19.

Parents, family members, and also other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, and accurate, and as a result, can minimize anxiety or fear. Of course, Adults should guide the children through conversations and make them understand about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

General principles for talking to children

Remain calm and reassuring.

Firstly, Remember that children will react to both what you say and how you say it. They will pick up cues from the conversations you have with them and with others.

Make yourself available to listen and to talk.

Make time to talk. Be sure children know they can come to you when they have questions.

Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.

Remember that viruses can make anyone sick, regardless of a person’s race or ethnicity. So Avoid making assumptions about who might have COVID-19.

Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online.

Consider reducing the amount of screen time focused on COVID-19. Too much information on one topic obviously can lead to anxiety.

Provide information that is honest and accurate.

Most importantly, Give children information that is truthful and appropriate for the age and developmental level of the child. Talk to children about how some stories on COVID-19 on the Internet and social media may be based on rumours and inaccurate information.

Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.

Remind children to stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing or sick. Remind them to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their elbow, then finally to throw the tissue into the trash. Get children into a handwashing habit. Teach them to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food as well. If soap and water are not available, teach them to use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol. Supervise young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing alcohol, especially in schools and childcare facilities.

What should I do if my child has symptoms of COVID-19?

You should seek medical attention immediately. symptoms of COVID-19 like cough or fever can be similar to those of the flu, or the common cold – which are a lot more frequent.

Continue to follow good hand and respiratory hygiene practices like regular handwashing, and keep your child up to date with vaccinations – so that your child is protected against other viruses and bacteria-causing diseases as well.

As with other respiratory infections like the flu, seek care early if you or your child are having symptoms, and try to avoid going to public places (workplace, schools, public transport), to prevent it spreading to others.

Covid -19 Corona virus … What, why and How!!

What actually is COVID-19?

COVID-19 Corona is a very infectious disease which is caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. The first outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. This new virus and disease were unknown before that.

What are the common symptoms of COVID-19? People may experience:

• Running nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Fever
• Difficulty in breathing (severe cases)

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. But in Some cases, patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea as well

Initially, these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. However, some infected people don’t develop any symptoms and they don’t feel unwell.

Of course, most people (about 80%) will recover from this disease without any special treatment. But, Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 can become seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing.

Understandably, older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

Specifically, people with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

Wash your hands frequently

Most importantly clean your hands frequently and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub is absolutely necessary because it kills viruses that may be on your hands as a result can save you from getting infected.

Maintain social distancing

Experts say avoiding close contact or ‘social distancing’ is the key to slowing coronavirus. Firstly, avoid situations where there are crowds and gatherings to decrease the frequency of interactions and thereby reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.

First and foremost our ultimate goal is to break the chain of transmission. By social distancing, you can minimize not just the risk to yourself but also the risk from you potentially transmitting to other friends and families in your social circle. Every individual is an opportunity to break that transmission, so of course, it is an important individual obligation and responsibility to ‘keep the distance’.

Most importantly, you should maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes obviously, they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth. This may contain the virus and If you are very close, you may breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Touching different surfaces with hands can pick up viruses. If hands get contaminated, it can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, eventually, the virus can enter your body, infect you and finally, will make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Practice good respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue or handkerchief when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Make sure you, and the people around you, are following good respiratory hygiene practices.

Why? Droplets from coughing and sneezing spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu, and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

if you feel unwell and have symptoms of fever, cough difficulty breathing, etc immediately seek medical attention. Strictly follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on the situation in your area. Immediately Seeking medical help will allow your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will help to protect you and also help to prevent the spread of viruses and other infections as well.

Stay informed and religiously follow all the advice given by your healthcare provider.

It’s equally important to stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow the advice given by your healthcare providers and authorities on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Stay informed on the latest developments about Corona COVID-19. Follow the advice given by your healthcare providers and authorities on how to protect yourself and others from Corona COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

No need to be panic. There’s no need to be panic about the situation if we follow strict government guidelines. Proper hygiene and care can prevent you. Stay informed and Stay Safe!