Does sex reduce fever?
Kal se thoda feverish feel kar raha hoon. Someone joked that sex can actually reduce fever. Is there any scientific basis to this claim, or is it just an old wives' tale?
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5 months ago
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I completely understand feeling confused about how to handle illness when you are in a relationship, but please don't force yourself. When your body has a fever, it is fighting an infection and needs total rest, not physical strain.
4 months ago
I was actually researching this online because I heard sweat can break a fever, but most scientific sources say physical exertion will only exhaust you further. It is better to stick to paracetamol and warm soup.
8 months ago
Since physical strain can raise your core body temperature, it will likely make your fever worse rather than reducing it. Please be gentle with your body and let it rest until you recover fully.
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5 months ago
No, it does not reduce fever. Fever is an immune response and exertion will only make you feel weaker. Take a light sponge bath with lukewarm water, rest well, and see a doctor if the fever stays high.
4 months ago
Listen, please don't strain yourself when you are down with a fever. Your body needs conservation of energy to heal, so just take your medicines, drink plenty of water, and rest. Take care.