Here’s what happens when you stop having sex
While the average healthy adult loves to have sex, a lot of things also sometimes make us go on sex
sabbatical, such that in some relationships, partners relegate that aspect of
their union to the background!
Yet, Marvin Gaye knew what he was saying when he
sang about sexual healing!
Physicians warn that staying off sex for an
extended period can have negative impact on your overall well being, such as
these ones…
Heightened risks
of erectile dysfunction: Naturally,
as men advance in age, rock-hard erections are no longer guaranteed; but when
you now have to go on long time without sex, your risk for erectile dysfunction
doubles, compared to men who have sex at least once a week. A study published
in the American Journal of
Medicine suggests
that, since the penis is a muscle, frequent sex may help preserve your potency,
just as physical exercise helps maintain strength. So, to guard against
erectile dysfunction, have sex regularly — even if it’s once a week.
Depression: Women can get
mood-lifting incentives through sex! A study published in the Archives of Sexual
Behaviour says
some compounds found in semen — such as melatonin, serotonin, and oxytocin —
may have mood-boosting benefits for women who have unprotected intercourse.
Warning: Ensure that your partner has no sexually transmitted infections!
You can have
bouts of cold/flu: Sexually
intercourse arms you with the body’s first line of defence against viruses — immunoglobulin
A (IgA). According to scientists at the Wilkes-Barre University in
Pennsylvania, USA, people who have sex once or twice a week enjoy a 30 per cent
boost in immunoglobulin A (IgA), compared with those who have sex seldom or
never.
Risk of prostate
cancer: A
study presented to the American Urological
Association states that men who have sex regularly have a 20
per cent drop in their risk for prostate cancer. They say this is because
frequent ejaculations may remove potentially harmful substances from the
prostate.
Anxiety
heightens: Scottish
researchers say people who don’t have sex regularly may be unable to cope with
stressful situations, compared with those who have sex at least once a week.
The scientists note that during sexual intercourse, the brain releases
feel-good chemicals such as endorphins and oxytocin, which help people feel
more at ease.
The bottom line: Enjoy sex with
the one you love. The benefits are many.