Is your love life being disrupted by allergies? (Allergic Rhinitis)

Do you have allergies? If so, you must be familiar with this. You sneeze constantly, your eyes water, your nose runs, your nose is blocked and it's hard to breathe. So when you're in such a difficult situation, you don't feel like making love or having sex with your partner , right? This is very normal. But many people don't like to talk about this. But let's talk about it openly today.

Is there really a connection between allergies and sex life?

Yes. This is not just a guess. A recent medical study has confirmed this. 83% of people with chronic allergies, also known as ``Allergic Rhinitis'' or ``Hay Fever'', said that when their allergies worsen, it directly affects their sex life. Also, about 17% said that this allergy is a big obstacle to their sex life.

Most of the time, when we go to see a doctor, we only talk about things like sneezing, stuffy nose, and fatigue. But we hesitate to talk about the impact on our sex life. But that is also a very important part of our quality of life.

Why don't you feel like making love when you have an allergy?

There are several reasons for this. Let's see what they are.

• Physical discomfort: Imagine, your nose is constantly running, your eyes are red, and you're having trouble breathing. You don't feel like kissing or hugging someone at a time like this, do you? Physical discomfort doesn't create feelings of affection. Simply put, when your body isn't feeling well, your mind doesn't focus on these things.

• Fatigue and insomnia: Many people with allergies can't sleep well at night. They have trouble breathing because their nose is blocked, and they snore. So they're tired all day. When they go to bed at night, all they want to do is get some sleep, not make love.

• Loss of smell: This is something that many people don't know. Smell has a huge impact on sexual attraction. Chemicals called ``Pheromones'' released by our bodies help attract a partner. So if your nose is blocked due to allergies and you can't smell, this attraction may decrease.

Okay, so what do we do about this?

There are several things this can do. Let's talk about them in order.

First and foremost: stay away from things that cause allergies.

The best treatment for an allergy is to find out what is causing it and stay away from it as much as possible. To find out exactly what you are allergic to, you can see your doctor and get an allergy test.

• Pets: Many of us love dogs and cats very much. There are times when we let them sleep in our beds. But if you are allergic to dust or animal hair, it is very important not to bring pets into the bedroom . At least make sure that they do not come into your bed.

• Pollen: If you are allergic to things like grass and pollen, keep the windows in your bedroom closed as much as possible. If you use an air conditioner, set it to `recirculate` mode. Also, washing your body and wearing clean clothes before going to bed at night can help remove pollen that has accumulated on your body and hair throughout the day.

Do you need to be careful about food and drink?

Yes. Sometimes, even if you don't think you have a food allergy, certain foods can trigger your allergy. This is called ``Oral Allergy Syndrome''. This happens when the proteins in some fruits and vegetables are similar to the proteins in the pollen you are allergic to. Then the body reacts to both in the same way.

But remember, this effect is often lost by cooking these foods thoroughly, canning them, or storing them in the refrigerator.

If you are using medication, know these things

Many people use over-the-counter medications for allergies. Examples include Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, nasal sprays, and eye drops. While these may provide temporary relief, they can have side effects.

Some allergy medications, especially Benadryl, can make you drowsy . Medications like Sudafed can make you feel uncomfortable and restless. Another important thing is that these antihistamines dry out the body. This means that in addition to drying out the mucus, women's vaginas can also become dry. This can make sex painful. This can further reduce sexual desire.

Fortunately, there are now very effective medications that do not have these side effects. A doctor can prescribe a non-drowsy medication that works for you, or nasal sprays like `(Flonase)` or `(Nasonex)`. These can help control symptoms like stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes to a great extent.

If the symptoms are very severe, there is also the treatment method of ``Immunotherapy``, which is allergy shots.

Are there things you can do without medication?

Yes, definitely.

• Sinus Rinse: Rinsing the inside of your nose with a salt water solution can help reduce congestion and discomfort. You can use a device like a Neti pot or even a regular syringe for this.
• Adjusting the environment: If you are allergic to dust, remove carpets from your home. It is better to use blinds instead of fabric curtains for windows.

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