What are the potential risk of celibacy?
beth_dyosa asked:
I got separated with my ex-husband ten years ago. Since then I led a celibate life.The short marriage left me traumatized. I vowed never again will i get romantically involved with a man. I’m not a man hater, though. As a matter of fact, I find men as good friends but that’s just about it plain friendship. Now, I read an article saying that women who are sexually inactive are at a higher risk of acquiring cervical/ovarian tumors, cancer, etc. Is that so?
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I got separated with my ex-husband ten years ago. Since then I led a celibate life.The short marriage left me traumatized. I vowed never again will i get romantically involved with a man. I’m not a man hater, though. As a matter of fact, I find men as good friends but that’s just about it plain friendship. Now, I read an article saying that women who are sexually inactive are at a higher risk of acquiring cervical/ovarian tumors, cancer, etc. Is that so?
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June 28th, 2009 in
Suv | tags: Cancer, Celibacy, Celibate Life, Friendship, Good Friends, Man Hater, Marriage, Matter Of Fact, Ovarian Tumors, Risk
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I don’t know about all that. But your sure enough protecting yourself from STD’s and I don’t see how that is a bad thing. I’m sure experts would say that it may effect your mental health. But in my opinion. I much rather be by myself then go threw the hassle of it all.
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I don’t think so but you may become dry and irritated
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1. Don’t believe everything you read in Cosmo.
2. No, it’s not true. Althought the risk of women who have never gotten pregnant for cervical cancer may increase, if you are not HPV positive, this won’t be a problem with you.
Definitely research the subject more, and ask your gyn when you see her next visit.
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Women who do not use hormonal contraceptives are more likely to develop ovarian and uterine cancers than those who do, because these organs are directly effected by ovulation and the hormones that govern these activities. Take away the ovulation every month and you are less likely to be effected by cancers in these categories.
Cervical cancer is hit or miss. I doubt that there have been studies done on celibate populations (i.e., nuns), but I would venture to guess that women who were sexually active are probably MORE likely to suffer from cervical cancer than those who have never had sex, because of the increased probability of being exposed to HPV or having *** with uncircumcised men (both of which have been directly linked to cervical cancer).
My best advice is to not worry about whether or not you’re celibate. Many people have chosen this life style for one reason or another, and as long as you get ANNUAL check ups, you’re less likely to suffer traumatic occurrences because the illness that MIGHT happen will be caught earlier.