- An expert in sexual reproductive health education has played down misconceptions in the local society that octopus soup definitely enhances men’s masculinity drive.
Dr Cuthbert Maendaenda, a project manager for Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) told reporters yesterday that octopus soup does not treat erectile dysfunction nor does it enhance man’s sexual performance.
Speaking at a media network meeting held in Dar es Salaam on Friday, Dr Maendaenda was referring to a section of the media report that the dish is virility booster and cure for impotence.
He said when the media started the octopus soup saga, some dealers started to add Viagra to octopus soup for them to prove it has ability to boost men’s sex drive.
“As journalists, your duty is to inform and educate the society, so educate the society on the correct Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) information,” said Maendaenda.
He said misconceptions lead to trampling of SRHR and need to be corrected through journalists, he said, adding:
“The media provides an important platform for the public to discuss such issues freely and do away with secrecy for the improvement of health and protecting women’s sexual rights.”
Maendaenda further said RFSU thinks it is important to continue with the work of educating the community.
“This network is aimed at improving interaction among journalists to share experiences, information and support each other when it comes to SRHR coverage and reporting,” said the chairperson of the network, Lucas Lukumbo.
He said the network aims to have a well informed society about sexual and reproductive health rights and take appropriate decisions to foster it.
Speaking at a media network meeting held in Dar es Salaam on Friday, Dr Maendaenda was referring to a section of the media report that the dish is virility booster and cure for impotence.
He said when the media started the octopus soup saga, some dealers started to add Viagra to octopus soup for them to prove it has ability to boost men’s sex drive.
“As journalists, your duty is to inform and educate the society, so educate the society on the correct Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) information,” said Maendaenda.
He said misconceptions lead to trampling of SRHR and need to be corrected through journalists, he said, adding:
“The media provides an important platform for the public to discuss such issues freely and do away with secrecy for the improvement of health and protecting women’s sexual rights.”
Maendaenda further said RFSU thinks it is important to continue with the work of educating the community.
“This network is aimed at improving interaction among journalists to share experiences, information and support each other when it comes to SRHR coverage and reporting,” said the chairperson of the network, Lucas Lukumbo.
He said the network aims to have a well informed society about sexual and reproductive health rights and take appropriate decisions to foster it.
SOURCE: GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY
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