Cervical cancer is one of the leading health threats to women worldwide. While factors like HPV infection, poor lifestyle choices, and lack of medical screening play a role, few realize that certain selfish and harmful habits of husbands can also put their wives at higher risk.

Below are three habits that men should stop immediately—not only to protect themselves but also to safeguard their partners and families.

1. Smoking Around Their Wives

Many men are addicted to cigarettes, often smoking a pack or more per day. Whether it’s stress relief, habit, or social influence, this behavior harms more than just the smoker.

Secondhand smoke is almost as dangerous as active smoki

Respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis, COPD)

Weakened immune systems

👉 The solution: If quitting smoking is difficult, at least avoid smoking near your wife and children. Better yet, seek professional help or support groups to stop completely.

2. Refusing to Use Protection During Intimacy
Condoms remain one of the most effective ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the leading cause of cervical cancer.

When used correctly, condoms can prevent STIs up to 98% of the time. Unfortunately, many men refuse to use them, claiming they reduce pleasure or feel uncomfortable. This selfishness exposes women to infections that can have lifelong health consequences.

Some wives turn to birth control pills for pregnancy prevention, but this does nothing to protect against HPV or other dangerous infections. Without protection, the risk of transmitting viruses like HPV increases significantly.