▲Sexual intimacy with a romantic partner improves communication and the overall health of the couple.

▲There seems to be a link between erectile dysfunction and lack of sex, though researchers don’t agree on which causes which.

▲Having sex regularly—defined by WebMD as once or twice a week—helps build up antibodies.

▲For women, having sex improves vaginal lubrication, blood flow, and elasticity, which makes sex better and increases libido.

▲Sex helps women strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, which helps avoid incontinence.

▲Having regular sex helps keep estrogen and testosterone levels in balance, which helps prevent an array of health issues.

▲If you’re not stopping sex out of choice, you may feel less than confident in other aspects of your life.

▲A good sex life is good for the heart. One study found that men who have sex at least twice a week are half as likely to die of heart problems.

▲Men who ejaculate frequently—defined by WebMD as at least 21 times a month—were less likely to get prostate cancer.

▲Upon orgasming, the body releases a hormone called prolactin, which is responsible for relaxation and sleepiness.

▲Sex helps improves mental performance and helps produce new cells in in the hippocampus, the brain's memory center.

▲Having a strong physical connection to your partner soothes stress and anxiety. Also, sex releases endorphins, which regulates hormones.

▲There are some positives however. Abstaining from sex reduces the chance of developing urinary tract infections because sex pushes bacteria into the tract.

▲Women 50 and older risk not feeling any pleasure during sex if they don't have intercourse regularly.

▲Orgasms and vaginal stimulation can block chronic back and leg pain. Also many women have reported it reduces menstrual cramps, arthritic pain, and even headaches.

▲

Having sex during a woman's period helps alleviate menstrual cramps.

Sources: (WedMD) (Healthline) (Everyday Health)

▲Though it won’t replace the treadmill, sex bumps up your heart rate and uses various muscles. However it doesn’t burn very many calories (only five per minute).

▲Besides the negative effects of going without sex, a healthy sex life has some added bonuses that can improve your overall health and well-being. Here are some examples.

▲The lack of vaginal moisture can unfortunately make sex painful.

▲This isn’t a direct consequence of not having sex, but it can lead to anxiety after a long spell, which scares your body into not producing enough moisture.

▲Researchers have linked sex and lower blood pressure. One study specifically found that sexual intercourse lowers systolic blood pressure.

▲Your body will try to remind you it wants sex.

▲Hormones released during sex help regulate motivation and also increase pain tolerance.

▲

Sex helps keep the hormones in check, which helps control weight.

▲The vast majority of people usually say they are satisfied with their sex lives. However, there is eventually some disconnect. For example, opinions regarding sex differ enormously between men and women, which can lead to bumpy relationships and a lack of sex. How do our bodies respond to this lack of sex? Click through the gallery to find out!

What happens to your body when you don't have sex

How do our bodies respond to this lack of sex?

26/01/24 por StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Sex

The vast majority of people usually say they are satisfied with their sex lives. However, there is eventually some disconnect. For example, opinions regarding sex differ enormously between men and women, which can lead to bumpy relationships and a lack of sex. How do our bodies respond to this lack of sex? Click through the gallery to find out!