{"id":520260,"date":"2021-10-19T07:49:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T11:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/during-the-pandemic-new-yorkers-have-had-more-sex-according-to-a-study\/"},"modified":"2021-10-19T07:49:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T11:49:05","slug":"during-the-pandemic-new-yorkers-have-had-more-sex-according-to-a-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/international\/new-york\/during-the-pandemic-new-yorkers-have-had-more-sex-according-to-a-study\/","title":{"rendered":"During the pandemic, New Yorkers have had more sex, according to a study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEW YORK.- <\/strong>New figures from the city&#8217;s Department of Health indicate that New Yorkers have been having more sex during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Surveillance Data Report, from 2019 to 2020, primary and secondary syphilis rates increased by 9% for men and 24% for women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study also indicates that gonorrhea rates increased by 5% for women and decreased by 19% for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was only a decrease in chlamydia infections, by 29% in men and 23% in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/conozca-las-consecuencias-de-la-mala-practica-durante-el-sexo-anal\/\">Learn about the consequences of poor practice during anal sex<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheers to sex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Big Apple&#8217;s Department of Health urges New Yorkers to resume the practice of getting routine tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe know that sexually transmitted infections have continued during the Covid-19 public health emergency, however, many New Yorkers did not undergo routine testing last year,\u201d said Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\/she recalled the importance of also getting tested for HIV and other sexual health care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, authorities reminded that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are common and curable; however, if left untreated, they can cause lasting health effects, such as infertility and chronic pelvic pain. Syphilis can cause vision and hearing loss, dementia, and paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People can seek help at DOHMH Sexual Health Clinics on a walk-in basis, at low cost, or at no cost for individuals over 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those interested can visit the website: <a href=\"http:\/\/nyc.gov\/health\/clinics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nyc.gov\/health\/clinics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also sex-related telemedicine services available through the hotline: 347-396-7959, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK.- New figures from the city&#8217;s Department of Health indicate that New Yorkers have been having more sex during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Surveillance Data Report, from 2019 to 2020, primary and secondary syphilis rates increased by 9% for men and 24% for women. 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