Measures against sexually transmitted diseases with less stress (Practical version)

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise.In the previous issue and the one before the previous issue, I introduced data released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that the number of sexually transmitted diseases among middle-aged and older men is on the rise compared to other generations.In the final installment, we will consider measures against sexually transmitted diseases with less stress so that you can enjoy your life as a dad even in this situation.

《It can’t be that “I’m the only one who is okay”》

Various sexually transmitted diseases have increased since 2015, and Papa-Katsu players are sexually active (probably), so the risk of sexually transmitted diseases in Papa-Katsu is not zero.Thinking about it calmly, I think there are many people who think they should be okay and do nothing, even though they have to do something.You're caught in the normalcy bias trap.

"Normalcy Bias", which means normalcy bias, has various other translations such as "normalization bias" and "normalization bias".My favorite is "Normality Prejudice".When a disaster strikes, the current state of the disaster changes what was normal until then into a “biased” state.The normalcy bias is that the brain cannot accept such changes and continues to think that "only I am safe" even in dangerous situations.In Japan, where there are many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, research is progressing in the world of disaster psychology, and I think that it is also suitable for papa activities and sexually transmitted diseases.

《Typical patterns of normalcy bias》

One of the normalcy biases is "oversight of change".It's typical to see water running down the middle of a cliff during a heavy rain, only to lose sight of its significance and get caught in a landslide.In terms of papa katsu, it's like having a relationship with a woman for the first time without a condom, and thinking that it's okay because I've had it before, and I've shared a sexually transmitted disease.

So why overlook change?A major disaster is so stressful for the brain that it overwhelms its capacity to comprehend and refuses to accept it, unconsciously overlooking the changes that portend it.This is the explanation from the perspective of disaster psychology.

In the world of business, even if you are aware of changes in trends, it can be very stressful to think that your current business will no longer work. Failed conversions are a common pattern.

《Thinking stresses the brain》

If you take basic measures against sexually transmitted diseases, the risk will be drastically reduced, and you will be able to enjoy your dad life from the bottom of your heart.The brains of the younger generation are flexible, so if you educate them properly, they will understand the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and the importance of countermeasures.However, the middle-aged and older generations have a strong fixation on the status quo, and thinking about change causes stress in their brains, and they instinctively reject risk simulations of what would happen if they were infected.

The point is that thinking about the worst situation becomes stressful, exceeds the capacity of the brain, and instinctively refuses to accept it.There is a growing latent need for "basic measures" suitable for middle-aged and elderly people that put less stress on the brain.

《Where elementary school evacuation drills excel》

Thinking becomes a barrier due to stress, so a scheme that can act mechanically is necessary for measures against STDs for middle-aged and elderly people.Evacuation drills at elementary schools serve as a model here.Before giving detailed education about disasters, let them learn how to protect themselves by repeatedly evacuating automatically when an alert is issued. "Automatic" and "repeated" are the keywords, and even elementary school students will be able to deal with it.

Well, we finally get to the subject of this column.The key words for measures against sexually transmitted infections that are less stressful are measures that can be taken without thinking deeply, in other words, "automation" and "repetition".

《Sexually transmitted disease measures with less stress》

Get used to it.For example, testing is essential for measures against sexually transmitted diseases.It seems like it would be troublesome to go several times a year, but it's less stressful to make it a routine, such as "going at this time", than going because "I had a dangerous relationship."In my case, in addition to regular inspections of specific items, I always accept set discounts.

Supplement.Some clinics that specialize in STD testing may offer discounts for certain combinations of tests.When my partner confessed that I was infected with chlamydia and went to get tested, it felt like I was offered gonorrhea as a set at a low price.It's almost fast food.Are you trying to run out of test kits that are about to expire?It's safer to have a wide range of tests, so if I get an offer, I accept it without thinking.

A condom is a mask for corona misfortune, and there are many common parts in the sense that it is there to prevent the other person from being infected as much as it is to prevent yourself from being infected.It's the same with people who don't wear masks, like the no-mask corps.

From a woman's point of view, mechanical requirements are effective when wearing condoms.Men who try to proceed with "things" without wearing them will be stressed before they understand.It is the same as the mechanical evacuation drill for elementary school students.

Finally, a word from the perspective of normalcy bias.Men at high risk for STDs do not read this column because they unconsciously avoid information.From a different point of view, it can be said that the readers are at a lower risk than those who do not read because they are aware of sexually transmitted diseases somewhere in their hearts.

If you think deeply about it, your brain will get tired, so lightly think about it, wear a condom mechanically, and check for venereal diseases regularly.

This is the end of the “less stressful infectious disease countermeasures”.Thank you very much for staying with us until the end.