{"id":477552,"date":"2022-12-14T19:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T16:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inform.com.de\/?p=477552"},"modified":"2025-12-04T06:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:36:22","slug":"how-lack-of-sex-affects-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inform.com.de\/en\/how-lack-of-sex-affects-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How lack of sex affects health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People may not have sex for a long time for various reasons. Sometimes the attraction between partners weakens, resulting in a lack of sexual activity, other times people are too busy or tired. What happens if you don't have sex for a long time?<\/p>\n<p>People have periods of &quot;silence&quot; in the bedroom for a variety of reasons. Maybe they're busy or single, or they just decide they need a sex break. However, if such a pause lasts long enough, then it can affect your body and some aspects of life. That being said, it is important to remember that there is no &#8220;right&quot; amount of sex for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>The immune system<\/h2>\n<p>Regular sex improves the immune system and prepares the body to fight disease by releasing endorphins. This means that if you have sex less often, it can lead to more frequent illnesses, such as colds or flu. One study reported that saliva samples from college students who had regular sex were found to have a higher concentration of a certain antibody called immunoglobulin-A that fights the common cold.<\/p>\n<h2>Vaginal health<\/h2>\n<p>Having sex after a long break can be uncomfortable. The female body needs more time to get aroused and develop enough lubrication to make intimacy easy and comfortable. Regular sex or masturbation can keep the tissues of the vagina healthy by improving blood flow.<\/p>\n<h2>Pain during menstruation<\/h2>\n<p>Some people find sex to be a great remedy for menstrual cramps. The increase in endorphins caused by sex, as well as uterine contractions that occur with orgasm, help relieve period pain. You don't have to have sex to reap these benefits &#8211; masturbation can have the same effect.<\/p>\n<h2>Cardiovascular health<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not have sex regularly, you are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. In addition to being a source of exercise, sexual intercourse helps maintain a balance of estrogen and progesterone, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens when you don't have sex<\/h2>\n<h2>mental health<\/h2>\n<p>When you have sex, your body releases endorphins and the hormone oxytocin. These neurochemicals can help manage the effects of anxiety or stress. Oxytocin has the added benefit of helping you fall asleep. If you don't have sex regularly, your body may release these hormones less frequently, which can make it harder to deal with stress.<\/p>\n<h2>Libido<\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, a long absence of sex can lead to a complete loss of interest in it. The more you have sex, the more you want to have sex, that is, regular sex increases libido.<\/p>\n<h2>Relationship health<\/h2>\n<p>For many couples, regular sex life is an important way to maintain their relationship. Regular sex also often leads to better communication. As a rule, couples who have sex more often feel more emotional attachment and connection compared to those who do it less often. For some people, the relationship with a partner becomes more strained and they stop feeling connected if they stop having sex.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of not having sex for a long time<\/h2>\n<p>Many people choose not to have sex for various reasons. Some do not like it or are not interested, others find it distracts them from what is really important. While having sex can be good for your health, not having sex also has its benefits. Among the positive side effects of prolonged lack of sex are the following:<\/p>\n<p>You don't have to worry about pregnancy. Although there are many very effective methods of contraception today, the only 100% absolute, most reliable way to not get pregnant is not to have sex. You are less likely to get infections. You will get to know yourself better. Sometimes people find it difficult to focus on their pleasure when they are having sex with someone else. In the absence of sex, you can take the time to figure out what you like about masturbation. If you decide to become sexually active again, you can share this information with your partner to make sex even more enjoyable. Sometimes abstaining from sex is necessary after an illness or medical procedure, and it may even help speed up the healing process. Prolonged abstinence from sex can be unpleasant if you prefer to be sexually active.<\/p>\n<p>Being sexually active can improve or maintain health at various levels, but that doesn't mean you have to have sex to stay healthy. Remember that each person has their own desires and needs for sex.<\/p>\n<div id=\"PostUnique_PostSource\" style=\"padding-top: 50px\">Post source: salon.kr.ua<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People may not have sex for a long time for various reasons. 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