Question

One way to take responsibility for your health is to formulate a wellness plan. write four wellness goals for maintaining good reproductive health. categorize each goal as short-term or long-term, and explain why the goal fits the category.

Answer 1

1. Practice safe sex: Always make sure to talk about your sexual history with your new sexual partner prior to engaging in sex. If you are non-monogamous, use condoms every time. Encourage your sexual partner to join you in getting an STD test. This is important for short-term and long-term health because it can affect the ability to have children in the long term and also decrease risk for contracting an STD in the short-term. 2. Drink water: Being hydrated is important in the long-term for maintaining a healthy reproductive system. Vaginal dryness can be caused/or worsened by dehydration, which can make sex less comfortable and increase risk of infections. 3. Get annual checkups: this is a long-term benefit. It can help catch any potential problems while they are early to prevent them from becoming much more serious. 4. Be conscious about using toxic chemicals. Another long-term goal is to stay away from ttoxins lie dioxin, phthalates, PFCs, and pesticides. These chemicals can cause reproductive problems that could negatively influence the ability to have a healthy pregnancy.