#HealthBytes: Five common myths about sex, debunked!
A natural, biological aspect of human existence, sex should ideally be seen as a healthy part of life. But given the subjectivity of it all, pornography, and sexually immature minds, there is a lot of hearsay about what sex is and what it is not. However, for a healthy sex life, knowing the truth is vital. Here's busting five common myths about sex.
Myth: There is an 'ideal' penis size
Uncountable men suffer from body-image issues concerning their penis size. Due to pornographic films and illogical myths, many men have formed false notions of an 'ideal' penis size, apart from believing that its size is crucial for satisfying their partners. However, in a recent study, only 21% women rated penis size as 'important' for sexual-satisfaction, and a mere 1% said it was 'very important.'
Myth: Your first-time will essentially be painful and bloody
Rumor has it that when a woman has penetrative sex for the first time, her hymen shall break, which will 'naturally' lead to pain and bleeding. However, truth be told, many women don't go through pain or bleeding of the hymen during their first time, since the hymen is quite stretchy. Thus, this stigma around first time sex should come to an end.
Myth: Masturbation is unhealthy, must be avoided
Medically speaking, masturbation is a completely healthy sexual activity. Yet, because of irrational religious, social or mental beliefs, it is deemed unnatural and unhealthy. However, numbers say otherwise. In a large-scale study, it was found that 60% men and 40% women had masturbated in the previous year. Further, in case of committed participants, 85% men and 45% women masturbated.
Myth: Homosexuality is a mental-health problem, can be cured
People have been duped into believing that homosexuality is a mental health 'disorder', and thus can be treated. Newsflash! All major mental health institutes and professionals around the world, have clarified that this is not true. There is no 'cure' to homosexuality, in fact, trying to 'treat' it could actually lead to psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
Myth: Once you've have had sex, it's no big deal
The modern society's big-time obsession with virginity suggests that once a person has had sex, it's no longer a 'big deal' for them. However, it is important to understand that every time you have sex, it should (ideally) be a conscious and a well thought-out decision. Someone having sex once doesn't mean they are up for it all the time or with anyone.
