#HealthBytes: 5 common myths about sex, debunked!
What's the story
Sex- a natural, biological aspect of human existence, should ideally be a healthy part of a person's life.
However, 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 5 common myths around sex.
Myth #1
Myth #1: The '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' size, apart from believing that penis 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 #2
Myth #2: Masturbation is unhealthy, must come to a halt
Scientifically speaking, masturbation is a completely healthy sexual activity.
Yet, because of irrational religious, social or mental beliefs, it is deemed unnatural or 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, for committed participants, 85% men and 45% women masturbated.
Myth #3
Myth #3: Your first-time will essentially be painful and bloody
The myth says that when a woman has penetrative sex for the first time, her hymen shall break, which will 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 must come to an end.
Myth #4
Myth #4: Homosexuality is a mental-health problem, can be cured
People have been duped into believing that homosexuality is but a mental health disorder, and thus can be treated.
But the fact of the matter is that all major mental health institutes and professionals have clarified that this is not the truth.
There's no 'cure' to homosexuality, in fact, trying to 'treat' it could actually lead to psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
Myth #5
Myth #5: After your first-time, sex is 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-up decision.
Someone having sex once doesn't mean they're up for it all the time or with anyone.