𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘪 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘋𝘳.𝘛.𝘒𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘫 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢-𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺; 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘏𝘖 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘮

Chennai, July 2, 2025: Dr. T. Kamaraj, a sexologist, has been elected as the Vice President of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology (AOFS), which is an important member of the World Association for Sexology (WAS). This global organization works to serve people by recognizing sexual health, sexual rights, and sexual justice as essential parts of human well-being and basic rights.

(L to R) Dr. K.S. Jeyarani Kamaraj; Obstetrician; Dr. T. Kamaraj, Sexologist & Male Infertility Specialist 

Speaking via video from Australia about the organization’s future activities, Dr. Christopher Fox, President of the AOFS, said: "Many initiatives will be undertaken in the countries within Asia and Oceania to create awareness on sexual health. Dr. T. Kamaraj, who has been elected as the new Vice President, has already been involved in many efforts in India. I convey my heartfelt congratulations to him on taking forward these plans.”

Following this, Dr. T. Kamaraj said: "The purpose of this organization is to share scientific advancements in sexual medicine and to coordinate the work of sexual health professionals for the improvement of public health. Sexual health refers to the well-being related to reproductive organs and sexual activity. It includes preventing sexually transmitted infections, avoiding unwanted pregnancies, and ensuring better control over sexual decisions.

Traditionally, food, clothing, and shelter are called the basic needs of human beings. Sexual health must also be included as a fundamental need. Sexual health is important for everyone, and preventing sexual violence and abuse is equally vital." Today, smartphones are used everywhere. Statistics indicate that 700 million people in India use the internet, and notably, one-third of them are children. Online harassment of children is increasing, affecting their learning abilities and raising concerns about their future.

With the growing availability of the internet, the viewing of pornographic material has also increased. This has led to unnecessary sexual confusion, problems, exploitation, and many complications. Men addicted to pornography face a greater risk of impotence. In addition, after the spread of COVID-19, the sperm count in men has been gradually declining. The rising number of childless couples could pose a challenge to the future of humanity.

Even more concerning is the growing problem of drug addiction. Data shows that drug use among young people across India has become commonplace. This culture has taken root not only in schools and colleges but also in the film industry. Being addicted to something, whether it’s the internet or drugs, is harmful to society. We doctors have a responsibility to work together to rescue people from this. Sexual deprivation is the cause of many criminal acts. A lack of understanding and scientific awareness about sexual relationships is the reason behind much sexual violence, harassment, and abuse.

Millions of people work in the information technology sector. As they often use laptops on their laps for long hours, their sperm production can be affected. It is sexual health professionals like us who must raise awareness about this. Tight clothing and poorly ventilated garments are not good for men. Those who work in high-temperature environments are also at risk. Educational institutions and the central government across India must put an end to such problems and violence."

Recently, divorce cases have been increasing. Young couples are unable to live together in harmony and are quick to separate. Problems such as infertility, impotence, premature ejaculation, lack of interest in sexual life, fear, hesitation, unwanted pregnancies, abortions, avoidance of marriage, and excessive sexual activities must be addressed properly. It is the duty of sexual health experts to guide people in the right way. To better understand children’s and adolescents’ sexual behaviors and to help them appropriately, new traffic signal-style guidelines have been recently introduced. 

During the interview, on behalf of the World Association for Sexology, Dr. K.S. Jeyarani Kamaraj said, Many wrongly think sexual education is something vulgar. But organizations like the World Health Organization have prepared life skills and health education models suitable to our culture and to different age groups.

In countries where such education has been implemented, sexual crimes have significantly reduced. Therefore, the central and state governments in our country should immediately implement sexual education programs that have been adapted to suit our culture.

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