What happens when you don't have sex?

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This article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Truong Nghia Binh - Obstetrician - Gynecology Department - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
Sexual health directly affects quality of life. Sex has many health benefits. So, the long-term lack or absence of sex can cause some problems with an individual's love life.

1. You may feel more anxious

Sex seems to decrease the amount of hormones your body releases in response to stress. And an active sex life can make you happier and healthier, which can also help reduce feelings of stress in your life.

2. The heart may not work well

Research shows that people who have sex once a month or less have a higher risk of heart disease than those who have it twice a week or more. Part of the reason could be that you exercise a little more and are less likely to have anxiety or depression. But it's also possible that if you have more sex, you'll be physically and mentally healthier.

3. You can exercise less

Sex usually burns about 5 calories per minute. It is equivalent to a person walking briskly. And you also use more oxygen - the equivalent of a person doing things like shoveling soil in the garden or going downstairs.
Calorie consumption may not seem like much, but it is a cumulative process in the long run. And because sex can improve your mental health, it makes you more interested in participating in sports like soccer, hiking or doing housework.

4. Memory loss

It's not as serious as forgetting where you put your things, but it does cause you a lot of trouble. That's because frequent sex seems to be linked to memory, especially if you're between the ages of 50 and 89.

5. Your immune system may become weaker

Weekly sex seems to strengthen the immune system more than those who have less sex. Part of the reason may be because it increases levels of an anti-bacterial substance called immunoglobulin A, or IgA. People who have sex more than twice a week have lower IgA levels than those who don't have sex.

6. Change your relationship

Sex keeps your brain in a "high" chemical that lasts about 2 days after sex and helps bond you to your partner for a long time. Without it, you may lose some satisfaction in the relationship. A healthy, happy sex relationship is when couples do it at least once a week. It can also help build trust and understanding between you and your partner.

7. Your Prostate May Be Unhealthy

In recent studies, men who ejaculated less than seven times a month were more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who ejaculated at least 21 times a month.
But having sex without protection and with multiple sex partners can also increase the risk of STIs.

8. You can sleep less

By not having sex, you limit the production of sleep-promoting hormones, like prolactin and oxytocin. Women get an even higher estrogen boost that helps with more complete sleep. The reverse is also true: If you decide you want to start having sex again, a good night's sleep is what makes you uncomfortable.

9. Fatigue and widespread pain

Sex can be a good way to clear your mind of any aches and pains. But it does more than that. Orgasms cause your body to release endorphins and other hormones that can help relieve headaches, back, and leg pain. They can also help relieve joint pain and menstrual cramps.

10. You may have sexual problems later on

For women in menopause, vaginal tissue can thin, atrophy, and dry out without regular intercourse. That can make sex painful and decrease your desire. And some studies show that men who have sex less than once a week are twice as likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED) than those who are active weekly.

11. Your blood pressure may rise

Sex lowers your blood pressure. Notice what sex can do for you: When it comes to sex, it's an aerobic exercise and builds muscle, it can reduce anxiety and make you feel better. Those sensations help keep your blood pressure in the normal range.

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Articles refer to webmd source