Mental And Physical Benefits Of Abstaining From Sex

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on the importance of open conversations about sexual health, particularly with healthcare providers.

The Gauteng Department of Health GDoH released alarming statistics earlier this year, revealing a concerning trend in sexually transmitted infections STIs across the province.

Between April and December 2023, public health facilities in Gauteng saw 167,109 male patients, with a staggering 40 67,400 treated for Male Urethritis Syndrome MUS.

This condition, characterised by penile discharge and painful urination, primarily stems from gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections.

The GDoH reported that MUS incidence in the province rose from 12 in 2020 to 15 in 2023. Certain areas showed particularly high rates, including parts of Johannesburg, West Rand, Ekurhuleni South, Sedibeng, and Tshwane.