Know Your Body
Here are some basic information to get you started for figuring what type of reproductive care you need (some of the tips apply to all bodies)… [WARNING: IMAGES OF REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS BELOW]
If you have a penis:
Your reproductive system is in charge of making hormones such as testosterone which help with the development of the body to have more masculine features. It is also in charge of creating semen and sperm (the difference between the two is that semen is a liquid that consists of proteins and fructose (70%) in order for the sperm to survive when released. The main major concerns for people with penises (and should be regularly checked for) are testicular cancer and prostate cancer among other things (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, etc.)
Your reproductive system is in charge of making hormones such as testosterone which help with the development of the body to have more masculine features. It is also in charge of creating semen and sperm (the difference between the two is that semen is a liquid that consists of proteins and fructose (70%) in order for the sperm to survive when released. The main major concerns for people with penises (and should be regularly checked for) are testicular cancer and prostate cancer among other things (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, etc.)
Things to do to care for your body-
- Practice Good Hygiene
- Go see the doctor regularly
- Practice SAFE Sex
- Screen for STDs/ STIs (if sexually active)
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
- Do self exams regularly
- Learn about Birth Controls
- Prostate Exam at 40 y/o (or earlier)
If you have a vagina:
Your reproductive system is in charge of creating hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which are what makes people have more feminine features. The female reproductive system also produces small amounts of testosterone. People with female reproductive systems are born with a set amount of eggs that are released approximately once a month. Sperm is needed in order for fertilization to occur if one wishes to do so. The main health concerns regarding a female reproductive system include cervical cancer, breast cancer, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts, etc.
Your reproductive system is in charge of creating hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which are what makes people have more feminine features. The female reproductive system also produces small amounts of testosterone. People with female reproductive systems are born with a set amount of eggs that are released approximately once a month. Sperm is needed in order for fertilization to occur if one wishes to do so. The main health concerns regarding a female reproductive system include cervical cancer, breast cancer, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts, etc.
Things to do to care for your body-
- Get a PAP smear every ~3 years
- Check your menstrual cycle
- Practice Good Hygiene
- Do self exams (for breasts and vagina)
- Practice SAFE Sex
- Know the types of Birth Controls
- Get screened for STDs/ STIs (if sexually active)
If you are intersex:
5 things to do to care for your body-
- Practice Good Hygiene
- Understand the needs of your reproductive system
- Go see the doctor regularly
- Practice Safe Sex
- Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
- Educate the world about being intersex:)
JoJo Wu
Source:
https://www.clevelandclinic.org/healthinfo/ShowImage.ashx?PIC=4106&
http://agentsofishq.com/intersex/
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