Patient's question:
My husband often has to travel for work and stays at home very little. However, at my age, my sexual needs are quite strong, and I really hope he can spend more time with me at home. I often feel a strong desire for intimacy, but since he's not at home, I wonder if there are any good solutions for this situation.What kind of help do I need: It's so hard when my husband is away, and I don't know what to do?
Doctor's answer:
It can enrich life, diversify life, and divert attention from sexual matters. It's advisable to exercise restraint and occasionally engage in masturbation to alleviate sexual repression when necessary, but it should not become a habitual practice. Masturbation can open the vaginal opening, directly delivering pathogens into the vagina, making it highly susceptible to upward infection, which may lead to inflammation of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Filling one's life with meaningful activities is the most effective approach. Masturbation is recommended in moderation, as overly frequent self-pleasuring can actually hinder symptom relief.