Are You Checking These For Your Health?

This month is breast cancer awareness month so the theme of getting checked out doesn't fall short here at GetLusty. A constant topic of discussion is sexual health and overall health. We talk about everything from our own issues to questions we get from our readers. Health and sexual health is very important so get checked out. Protect your body. Learn how as Crimson Love reports.

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We want to encourage you to always get checked out. Here are some exams to remember to get.

Heart health checks 

An important factor in sex is your heart whether you think about it or not, so take care of it. If you have a family history of it, get checked for high blood pressure! You should also get your cholesterol checked. Have your doctor check the levels of good and bad cholesterol to be more thorough. 

Colonoscopy 

Colon cancer is something men and women can both get. Around the age of 50 you should receive these exams bi-anually. However, according to WebMd, your doctor may recommend more frequent checkups if you have a family history of colon cancer. 

STD/STI tests 

With a resistant strain of gonorrhea out there and an epidemic in the works it is important to make sure that you get regular STD (sexually transmitted disease) and STI checks (sexually transmitted infection). In a committed relationship regular STD and STI checks should happen annually but, HIV tests should happen every six months in my opinion. Especially if you are not using protection.

 
For Women

Breast exams - Ladies, here are different kinds of breast exams to get and they should all be done (not all at once). According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), in your 40s you should start getting mammograms bi-annually depending on your families history. It's basically an X-ray for your boobs. It's used for early detection of breast cancer. You should also get annual clinical breast exams. These are when your doctor uses his or her hands to feel for lumps, and abnormal changes in your breasts. Another option is a self administered breast exam. It may sound intimidating but there are Youtube videos and websites  that will help you through the process.

Pap smears - You should start receiving these pap smears annually, within two years of you becoming sexually active up until your 70, according the Better Health Channel. This is a critical test that can detect warning signs of cervical cancer which can be caused by HPV and other factors like genetics.

Bone Density - It's very important that you get bone density tests when you're an older woman. This is because menopause is a "risk factor" to osteoporosis, according to the Better Health Channel.

For Men

Testicular Exams - Gents between 15 and 40 should get annual exams for testicular cancer. After age 40, the risk of testicular cancer drops but you should still receive regular exams bi-annually.

Prostate Exams - Gentlemen we know that this might make you squirm a little but, it's important. According to WebMd, you can either receive the digital rectal exam or the prostate specific antigen test (PSA test). While the PSA may seem easier and harmless the chances of getting a false positive are higher than they should be.

Here at GetLusty we love our readers and want you to be happy healthy and sexy. So, do you and us a favor by getting your annual and bi-annual exams. With love from, GetLusty!

This is a guest post by our very own Crimson Love.

Crimson is our resident BDSM fetish expert. If you don't see Crimson out dining with her adoring boyfriend, you'll find her reading books on innovation or finance. Crimson is currently finishing off her Bachelor's, she is passionate about food, photography, music and especially sex--and she's not afraid to talk about it. With everyone!

Have story ideas? Get in touch with Crimson at amber@getlusty.com. 

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