• April 29, 2024

61.8% of adolescents aged 15 to 19 years, sexually active, did not use any type of contraceptive method in their first intimate encounter, indicate figures of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). Situation that dramatically raises the contagion of sexually transmitted infections, but that the practice of circumcision could help prevent.

The circumcision Male can act directly in decreasing the risk of HIV acquisition by reducing the ability of the virus to fix and penetrate the cells. The internal mucosal surface of the skin of the foreskin contains greater density of Langerhans cells (key cell for HIV infection), than the skin of the penis, "says a study by the expert Roberto Rodríguez, from the Mexican Academy of Pediatrics.

Natural protection?

In that same sense, the research also suggests that the circumcision can help prevent the adherence of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, chancroid and genital herpes). In addition, it can also protect against Human Papilloma Virus and consequently against cervical and penile cancer.

However, this alternative does not replace the condom, which is the only contraceptive method that can protect against STIs.

Remember that in the sexuality everything is allowed as long as there is respect and trust between the couple. Also, remember that you should always use the condom even if they are a stable partner, since it is not known if the previous partner had an STI. Beware!

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