MANAGING "SEX" AS A TRIGGER OF SICKLE CELL CRISES

MANAGING "SEX" AS A TRIGGER OF SICKLE CELL CRISES

Does sex trigger sickle cell crises?

Should sex trigger sickle cell crises?

Why should sex trigger sickle cell crises when it also triggers the release of happy hormones and most especially natural pain killers like endorphins?

Nothing is generalized in sickle cell disease because of the difference in severity which are due to some factors that may not always be controllable.

      Not all sickle cell crises triggers are avoidable, some can only be managed and sex is one of those triggers that fall under this category.

   As much as there are warriors that sex doesn't trigger their crises , sex  triggering sickle cell crises is a relatively common complaint among sickle cell warriors which makes it worthy of discussion.

   From my personal observation, women complain more than men ,not sure if that is as a result of men being shy to discuss their sex life in relation to crises or the fact many men attain orgasm more than women and release more happy hormones which probably plays a role. 

  Sex can be like a double edged sword for some warriors. Some sometimes  express sex helps with their crises and make them feel better while they also express that sex sometimes triggers it. Some have also complained of crises after multiple rounds of sex and sometimes Priapism after sex

  Sex has a combo of triggers jumbled into 1

1. Sexual intercourse is like a physical activity and physical exertion triggers crises

2. You tend to perspire a lot during sex, which leads to dehydration , dehydration is also a trigger of sickle cell crises

The happy hormones released during sex which includes the natural pain killer "endorphins" may not always be able to handle the pain caused by these factors I mentioned hence the crises.

PRECAUTIONS THAT CAN POSSIBLY HELP AVOID SEX TRIGGERING A SICKLE CELL CRISIS

1. Prioritising your health must be your first concern, love yourself that much.

2. Get a partner that loves you beyond words, a partner that will prioritise your health need over his/her own needs if need be.Anything short of this might not be good enough for you 

3. Get to know and understand your body , a sickle  cell warrior that  understands his/her body should know when he/she is stressed and should rest or else he/she risks a serious crisis.

So you need to understand this, any day you are already feeling extremely stressed,it is  a wrong move to choose to have sex that day. If your partner wants it ,let him/her know you are not fit for sex that day. Aggravating an already present trigger can easily initiate a crisis during or after sex.

4. If you are unwell e.g you have an infection  or you are just recovering from a crisis or you just had a surgery those are already triggers, don't add another trigger to it . Wait till you are very fit

5. Learn to hydrate yourself adequately before sex , possibly during and after sex. To manage the dehydration that occurs as a result of sex

6. Stay away from sex styles and positions that are extremely energy sapping ,staying in some sex positions is actually like a rigorous exercise. If you are a sickle cell warrior you  are better lying supine. 

  

7. Know your limitations, going for too many rounds of sex whithin a short period of time may trigger your crises

8. Learn to engage in foreplays when you are not fit enough to go all the way

9. Avoid rough and aggressive sex, it can easily trigger crises for you

10. If you are a warrior that usually experiences crises DURING sex, taking oral analgesics before sex won't be a bad idea, talk to your doctor about it.

                       Dr. Adesoye Oluwatosin 

                                 (Dr. Tee)

Android: Three signs your smartphone has hidden malware you need to delete now

Android: Three signs your smartphone has hidden malware you need to delete now

Android Malware Signs To Check Smartphone Update

Android users who are concerned about malware should check for these three fail-safe signs

ANDROID smartphone owners concerned about malicious apps lurking on their smartphones can look for three simple signs that something might be amiss on their device. Here's what you need to know.  noted By AARON BROWN

One of the worst things that can happen to your Android smartphone is that your device is infected with malware. This can have dire consequences for your smartphone, including handing over personal information to cyber criminals, slowing down your shiny new phone, or filling legitimate apps and web browser windows with resource-intensive adverts to generate revenue for digital crooks.

And as a slew of recent warnings from Google and other researchers have shown, malware even manages to slip into the Google Play Store. If you can't always trust the software found in this curated digital store, how can you spot when you've installed a problematic app on your

there are a few tried-and-trusted signs that can tell you when your smartphone in harbouring malware.

According to the team at security company Malwarebytes, these are some of the most common signs there is a problem with your handset

You're seeing adverts everywhere – regardless of which app you're using

You've installed a new app, but the icon has disappeared and you can't find it anywhere in the App Drawer

Your phone battery is suddenly draining much, much faster than usual

If you're experiencing any of these, it could be a sign that you've got some malware under the bonnet causing disruption. While not every malicious app is looking to siphon off your credit or debit card details, almost all instances are disorienting – and get in the way of how you would usually use your phone.

Android device that perform slower than usual could be infected with malware.

According to Malwarebytes data, it's pretty common too. The online security firm found close to 200,000 instances of malware on its customers' smartphones and tablets in May alone. And then the same amount again in June 2020.

spotted one of these signs what can you do about it?

Well, there a few things you can do to attempt to rid your smartphone of any malicious software.

First – and most importantly, you'll need to ensure that your smartphone operating system is up to date. Security experts consistently rank a recent operating system release as one of the most important measures that you can take to protect your device and online accounts. If you already have malware lurking on your smartphone, updating to the latest software can patch vulnerabilities – cutting off access leveraged by the malicious software already found on your device.

Of course, update can also keep new malware from being able to get its claws into your handset.

Next up, you'll need to review the permissions the apps already installed on your smartphone hold – you'll be looking for something unusual. Does a word game have permissions to send text messages? Seemingly excessive permissions could be a red flag, security experts say.

Millions of Android users warned of new malicious app threat

If you want to remove an app you no longer use – or one that has permissions that concern you – you'll want to remove all of those permissions before deleting the app. Some malicious apps give themselves administrator privileges, so they can't just be deleted without a few extra steps. If you're struggling to remove a specific app, it might be worth researching online to find what has worked for others.

Finally, you might want to use anti-virus software, like Malwarebytes, Norton, McAfee, or Lookout, to scan for anything that looks awry on your smartphone.