Maintaining the health of reproductive organs is important because it is related to how we guarantee the survival of human life from generation to generation so that the next generation can be of higher quality than the current generation.
In Indonesia, reproductive health has been described in Law Number 36 of 2009 concerning Health. The law states that reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social health, not merely freedom from disease or disability related to the reproductive system, function, and process in men and women.
“Reproductive health in general is not only related to physical aspects, but also involves psychological, mental, and social aspects. Seeing the importance of reproductive health, the government also regulates in Law Number 36 of 2009 concerning Health. When we discuss reproductive health, not only from the side of men or women, but from both sides it is also important
By understanding reproductive health well, we can avoid diseases that can be caused, such as sexually transmitted infections and can prevent infertility.
“If we don't understand and practice it well, we will be led into promiscuity, pre-marital sex, and take extreme actions such as having an abortion which can actually endanger our health.
Maintaining reproductive health is important for both men and women. However, according to Elsi, there are some differences in treatment practices. According to him, in general to maintain reproductive health, it is recommended for men to be circumcised to prevent sexually transmitted infections and reduce the risk of developing penile cancer. As for women, it is recommended to maintain the humidity of the feminine area, wear underwear that easily absorbs sweat, regularly change underwear and sanitary napkins, especially during menstruation, and don't forget to wash your hands before and after washing your reproductive organs.
“The way to clean the reproductive organs for women is from the front to the back.
If women are shorter between the channels to urinate, defecate and to give birth so the risk for infection will be higher.
For those who are sexually active
“For those who are sexually active, it is recommended for women to urinate and defecate before having sexual intercourse, those who are married must routinely carry out tasmir checks. If you are not married, try not to have sex first, be loyal to your partner (not mutually), if you have sexual intercourse there must be a barrier (condoms), and you must be open to each other, have you ever had any complaints, "
Teenagers also need to know information and knowledge of reproductive organs to prevent unwanted things such as unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and so on.
"Teenagers have started to know the opposite sex and start to love them, so teenagers must learn how to have a healthy relationship, learn how to take care of their reproductive organs, and how to have good sexual behavior.
