Public health educator Dr. Cosbee, in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle GH show, revealed that many young people are suffering from infections such as UTIs, gonorrhea, and syphilis due to poor hygiene and self-medication. He cautioned that not every discharge from the genitals is an infection, but panic often drives people to buy random medications without proper diagnosis.
According to Dr. Cosbee, women especially face challenges because they sometimes fail to recognize natural body fluids. For example, during ovulation, estrogen causes the release of a clear, egg-white-like fluid that is odorless and painless—this is normal. However, some women confuse this with an infection. He advised women to wear light-colored underwear, as it helps them notice any unusual discharge. In contrast, dark panties may hide signs of infection, and G-strings can introduce bacteria from the anus to the vagina, increasing the risk of infections.
Dr. Cosbee also warned men who experience burning sensations while urinating or notice yellowish or brownish, foul-smelling discharge. These could be signs of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and he urged such individuals to get tested rather than self-medicate. He emphasized that some people repeatedly use antibiotics that were previously prescribed or take someone else’s medication, which may not work for their specific condition. “Each infection has different organisms like E. coli, Candida, or Trichomonas, and treatment must be tailored,” he said.
He further explained that certain lifestyle habits worsen infections. “Stop drinking sugary soft drinks, eating pastries, and oily foods when you’re treating an infection. Sugar feeds bacteria,” Dr. Cosbee stressed.
He also raised concern about men using creams or soaps during masturbation or in an attempt to enlarge their penis. Such chemicals, he said, can seep into the penis and cause internal damage, even if tests show no infection. These are known as post-infection effects, where symptoms linger despite a clean lab report.
In conclusion, Dr. Cosbee advised the public to seek proper medical attention, avoid self-treatment, maintain good hygiene, and be cautious with what they expose their bodies to—whether through food, sex, or chemicals.
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