Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in women, yet it still affects families worldwide. While many think it depends solely on a woman’s lifestyle or care, “a husband’s daily habits can also play a big part.” Ignoring health or making careless choices can unknowingly raise a wife’s risk.
1. Intercourse During Periods
Xiao Le, married five years, developed stage 3 cervical cancer. Doctors found that “her husband often wanted to be intimate during her period,” which made her cervix more vulnerable to infections like HPV. Her story shows that “even small habits can have lasting effects” on a partner’s health.
2. Smoking
Cigarettes harm more than just the smoker. Secondhand smoke can weaken a woman’s immune system, making it harder to fight infections like HPV, “the leading cause of cervical cancer.” It may also disturb hormones and increase pregnancy complications.
3. Not Using Protection
Men who refuse protection risk transmitting infections. Hormonal contraceptives may prevent pregnancy but “don’t stop sexually transmitted infections.” Protection is a shared responsibility, combining pregnancy prevention with infection prevention to safeguard both partners’ health.
Small daily choices—intimacy habits, smoking, and protection—can quietly endanger a wife’s health, highlighting the importance of awareness and mutual care in marriage.
