Stay informed! Medical experts warn against 3 behaviors to avoid before sexual intercourse, as they can harm your health and ruin the mood. Learn expert recommendations to improve your relationship.

Compiled by the Sanook Online news team on May 4, 2025

According to foreign media reports, medical experts advise that before engaging in intimate relations with your partner, certain behaviors should be avoided as they can negatively impact both your body and the atmosphere during this important time.

While everyone has different preferences in the bedroom, you shouldn't let certain factors ruin those moments. Dr. Jane Cordell from Philadelphia, USA, identifies 3 main things to avoid before sexual intercourse.

1. Taking Antihistamines Before Intimacy Doctors note that certain antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Diphenhydramine can cause dryness throughout the body, particularly in the vaginal area, which may result in pain during intercourse. Since smooth sexual activity requires adequate natural lubrication, these medications can reduce the body's natural lubricants not just in the vaginal area but throughout the body, the doctor explained.

2. Shaving the Genital Area Immediately Before Intimacy The second warning concerns shaving the genitals beforehand, as the skin can easily become irritated, chafed, or inflamed. The friction during intercourse can make the condition worse. Doctors recommend waiting some time after shaving before having sexual relations to allow the skin to heal.

3. Drinking Too Much Alcohol The final point concerns consuming excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages. While alcohol may sometimes help you feel relaxed and increase sexual arousal, excessive drinking—especially in men—can negatively affect sexual performance, such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Doctors emphasize drinking in moderation and avoiding excessive consumption, a principle that should apply to daily life anyway.

Experts note that to ensure smooth intimate moments, these behaviors should be avoided—whether it's taking unnecessary medications, rushing personal hygiene, or drinking too much alcohol—to prevent discomfort and potential problems.

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Lao lottery results for May 4, 2569 featuring the Pattana Lottery drawing. The complete prize breakdown includes: 6-digit prize, 5-digit prize, last 4 digits, last 3 digits, and last 2 digits. The Pattana 5/45 format drawing for May 4, 2569 includes five separate number combinations.

Lao lottery prize rates and payout calculations: Ticket holders can calculate winnings based on purchase value in kip as follows: 4-digit numbers pay 6,000 times the bet amount; 3-digit numbers pay 500 times; 2-digit numbers pay 60 times.

About Lao Lottery and Pattana Lottery: The official Pattana Lottery is operated by the state-owned Pattana Lottery Company under the supervision of the Lao Ministry of Finance, making it the legally authorized government lottery in Laos.

Lottery Schedule and Broadcast Information: Drawings occur Monday through Friday, with the 5/45 format held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Live broadcasts begin at 8:00 PM Thailand time via the Lao National Radio Station and Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 1.

How to Check Lao Lottery Results: The system draws one 6-digit winning combination that can be subdivided into multiple prize categories based on regional preference. The last 4 digits are the most popular format. Additional draws include dream number lottery (4/40) and animal number lottery, which are unique to Lao gambling traditions.

The ITF Men's World Tennis Tour M25 event offering $30,000 USD in prize money (approximately 974,700 baht) and the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W15 event offering $15,000 USD in prize money (approximately 487,350 baht) concluded their final qualifying rounds on May 4, 2025 at Kasetsart University's Kamphaeng Saen campus in Nakhon Pathom.

Two Thai female players performed exceptionally well in the women's singles final qualifying round. Pimplapa Lim, a Thai-Singaporean player ranked 304 in ITF rankings, lost the first set to China's Sun Yu, the top seed. However, Lim fought back strongly in subsequent sets, eventually forcing a decisive super tiebreak where she dominated to claim victory with a 2-1 set triumph (2-6, 7-5, 10-4 in the super tiebreak), securing her main draw berth. In the first round, Pimplapa will face China's Zhang Junhan, the 5th seed.

Yataawi Chim, ranked 1358 in ITF rankings and the 16th seed, also advanced through three sets against Hong Kong's Cheng Kaiyao (3rd seed, ITF ranking 364). Using sharp technical play, Yataawi won 2-1 in sets with a score of 6-4, 1-6, 10-8 in the super tiebreak, earning her main draw spot as well. In her first round, she will face South Korea's Lee Eun-ji.

In the men's singles final qualifying round, Thailand's Thanathep Suksamran, seeded 6th, defeated South Korea's Sim Sang-been (10th seed) to advance directly to the main draw. Meanwhile, Kunanun Panthradhon (16th seed) lost to India's Dev Javia (4th seed) 0-2 in sets with a score of 1-6, 0-6. Additionally, Chirat Nawasirisobun (14th seed) lost to South Korea's Cho Song-woo (8th seed) 2-6, 0-2 Ret. (due to breathing difficulties).

Pattani — A gunman opened fire on a subdistrict council member outside his home as he was heading to prayer at a nearby mosque, approximately 100 meters away.

On May 4, 2026, at 5:15 a.m., authorities responded to reports of a shooting victim who suffered critical injuries before dying at the hospital in Mueang District, Pattani.

The deceased was identified as Marahlee, 67, a member of the Thanon Subdistrict Council.

An autopsy at Mueang Hospital revealed he was shot multiple times across his body, including 10 rounds to the right torso, 1 round to the left arm, and 8 rounds to the right leg.

According to the victim's wife, before the incident he had left home to perform the Subuh prayer at the mosque, which was about 100 meters away. When he stepped outside the house, she heard multiple gunshots ring out in rapid succession before discovering her husband shot and collapsed on the ground.

Authorities have collected evidence from the scene, with additional details to follow.

Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, an International Olympic Committee member and president of the Badminton World Federation, praised Denmark's outstanding hosting of the 2026 Thomas-Uber Cup (BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026) held April 24 to May 3, 2026. The event was conducted to the highest standards, with the Danish people demonstrating genuine warmth and hospitality toward athletes, staff, officials, and fans throughout the competition, reflecting true hosting spirit.

The Thomas-Uber Cup is among the most prestigious and historically significant team world championship competitions in sports. It transcends athletic excellence to represent national unity, pride, and spirit. The competition's heart lies in team strength and the honor of representing one's country.

The 2026 Thomas-Uber Cup continues to grow and evolve, balancing tradition with innovation while maintaining the distinctive character of this historic event. Competition intensity has increased significantly, with every match and every point carrying genuine weight. Results have become tightly contested, with emerging teams rising to challenge at the highest level.

The Thomas-Uber Cup 2026 is central to the Badminton World Federation's vision of promoting badminton as a truly global sport, inspiring youth to dream and develop through athletics, while strengthening international friendship and cooperation among member nations.

"We are proud that this competition continues to unite people from around the world through badminton," Khunying Patama said. "In 2026, we have witnessed not just an excellent competition, but also the power of unity, which will continue to inspire future generations."

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has claimed three lives, including an elderly married couple, and infected at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa's Department of Health announced Sunday.

The WHO confirmed that an investigation is underway with at least one confirmed hantavirus case. One patient is receiving intensive care in a South African hospital, and the UN health agency is coordinating with authorities to evacuate two symptomatic individuals from the vessel.

The Dutch cruise operator reports the ship is currently anchored off Cape Verde, an island nation off West Africa's coast. Local authorities are assisting but have not permitted anyone to leave the ship. The two ill crew members aboard require urgent medical attention.

Hantavirus infections spread primarily through rodent contact

Hantaviruses, found worldwide, are transmitted mainly through contact with urine or feces from infected rodents such as rats and mice. The infection gained public attention following the death of Betsy Arakawa, wife of late actor Gene Hackman, from hantavirus in New Mexico last year. Hackman died approximately one week later at their home from heart disease.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hantaviruses cause two serious syndromes: hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which severely affects the lungs, and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, which severely affects the kidneys.

While uncommon, the WHO notes hantavirus can spread between people. No specific treatment or cure exists, though early medical intervention improves survival chances.

"WHO is aware of and supporting a public health event involving a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean," the organization stated. "Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing and epidemiological analysis. Medical care and support are being provided to passengers and crew. Virus sequencing is also underway."

Weekslong cruise originated in Argentina

South Africa's Department of Health identified the vessel as the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, which departed Argentina approximately three weeks ago on a cruise visiting Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and other ports. The ship was scheduled to ultimately reach Spain's Canary Islands across the Atlantic.

The first victim, a 70-year-old man, died aboard the ship, with his body removed in the British territory of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, according to the South African health department. His wife collapsed at an airport in South Africa while attempting to board a flight to her home country, the Netherlands, and subsequently died at a nearby hospital.

The patient in intensive care at a Johannesburg hospital is identified as a British national, the department stated.