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لا تحظى المرأة التي نشأت في العالم العربي، بإمكانية الوصول السهل إلى المعرفة والمعلومات المتعلقة بوسائل منع الحمل والأمراض المنقولة جنسيًا، كما هو الحال بالنسبة لاختبارات الأمراض. لذا ينبغي علينا التركيز على أمرين مهمين: 1) اعتماد الجنس الآمن و2) تثقيف أنفسنا في مسألة الأعراض والعلامات التي قد تشير إلى مرض منقول جنسيًا. المعرفة قوة! The reality of being a woman raised in the Arab world often means limited access to crucial education on contraception and STIs, as well as restricted access to STI testing. This makes two things extremely important for us: 1) protecting ourselves during s€x, and 2) educating ourselves on the symptoms and signs that could indicate an STI. Knowledge turns the tide. If you’ve noticed any unusual symptoms, don’t hesitate or feel ashamed – and don’t self-diagnose. Your health matters, and you deserve care. Consult a trusted healthcare provider, whether it’s a family medicine doctor or a gynecologist, immediately.
‎‎يمكن أن يتمزق الإكليل المهبلي (الذي يطلق عليه البعض تسمية غشاء البكارة) بالكامل أثناء ممارسة الجنس، أو بشكل جزئي لإفساح المجال للقضيب، وإنما يمكن أيضًا أن يكون مرنًا كفاية للجماع الإيلاجي دون حصول أي تلف فيه. يحتوي الإكليل المهبلي على عدد قليل من الأوعية الدموية، وهو حتى لو تعرّض للتمزق قد لا ينزف بشكل كبير. أثبتت العديد من الدراسات الطبية أن النزيف ليس حتميًا عن ممارسة الجنس الإيلاجي للمرة الأولى. فأثناء اختبار الجنس الإيلاجي للمرة الأولى، قد تفتقر المرأة إلى الرطوبة المهبلية الكافية، أو قد يحدث الإيلاج بشكل قسري، مما قد يؤدي إلى حدوث التمزقات في الجدار المهبلي، والتي قد تكون مسؤولة عن ملاءات السرير الملطخة بالدم والتي لا تنتج عن تمزّق الإكليل المهبلي. ‎لذلك فإن الاعتقاد بأن جميع النساء ينزفن عند ممارسة الجنس الإيلاجي للمرة الأولى هو مجرد خرافة. Hymens can tear during interc0urse or they might rip a bit to make room for penetration, but they can also be elastic enough to handle it without sustaining any damage. The hymen is a membrane with relatively few blood vessels that – even if torn – may not bleed significantly. Many medical studies have proven that bleeding doesn’t routinely happen after the first time a woman has v@g!nal penetrative s€x. Instead, in first-time experiences, women often experience lack of v@g!nal lubrication, and sometimes forced penetration, which can cause small cuts in the v@g!nal wall and lead to bleeding. This bleeding is what causes the “blood-stained bed sheets” and not actually the “tearing of the hymen.” Therefore, the idea that all women bleed the first time is a myth.
هل تساءلت يومًا إن كانت إفرازاتك طبيعية أم أنها تستدعي القلق؟ طبيبة النساء والتوليد الدكتورة ياسمين أبو العزم تشاركنا بآرائها Ever wondered if your discharge was normal or something to worry about? @dr.yasmin.aboelazm, OBGYN, weighs in.
على عكس ما قد تربينا عليه، من غير المفترض أن تكون العلاقة الحميمية مؤلمة، واستمرار هذه الفكرة يمكن أن يلحق بالنساء ضررًا كبيرًا. إذ عندما يُقال أن العلاقة الحميمية مؤلمة أصلًا، نقبل ذلك كأنه أمر طبيعي - لكن هذا ليس صحيحًا بالضرورة. الشعور بالألم أثناء العلاقة الحميمية يمكن أن يمثل تجربة صعبة، والتحدث مع شريككِ عن ذلك خطوة مهمة لإيجاد حل. هذا الأمر لا ينبغي أن تواجهيه بمفردكِ، بل إن التواصل المفتوح مع شريككِ قد يؤدي إلى تعزيز التفاهم والارتباط بينكما، وبالتالي إلى علاقة حميمية أكثر إرضاءً لكلا الطرفين. تذكري، راحتكِ ومتعتكِ أمران مهمان. هل جربتِ من قبل الحديث مع شريككِ عن الانزعاج الجنسي؟ ما نصيحتك للآخرين الذين يواجهون مواقف مشابهة؟ شاركينا أدناه بأفكاركِ، ولنتابع معًا كسر حاجز الخجل والصمت حول الصحة الجنسية. Contrary to the narrative that many of us have grown up with, sex is not meant to be painful, and perpetuating this myth can be incredibly harmful to women. Indeed, when we’ve been told that sex is supposed to hurt, we accept this as normal – but that doesn’t have to be your reality. Experiencing pain during intercourse can be a very difficult and isolating experience, and involving your partner is an important step towards finding a solution. This is not something you have to face alone, and open communication with your partner can lead to greater understanding, intimacy, and, ultimately, a more fulfilling sex life. Remember, your comfort and pleasure matter. Have you had experiences talking to a partner about sexual discomfort? What advice would you give to others facing similar situations? Share your thoughts below, and let’s continue breaking down the barriers of shame and silence around sexual health.