Sex is a taboo word for many. So much so that we are encouraged not to talk about it in any public setting. And those who do keep it all hush-hush.
We don’t know about talking birds and bees but not having sex can lead to some life-altering effects if not fatal.
What Are Various Reasons To Stop Having Sex?
If you are going through a dry spell maybe it is time to keep things moving.
The reasons can be the following-
1. Higher Levels Of Stress And Anxiety
We have often heard characters onscreen getting intimate after a stressful situation perhaps after a fight. Later they seem to bond well. Turns out this is not all without credit.
Sex can indeed help release happy hormones like Oxytocin and Serotonin which help us calms our nerves and deal with stress.
So if you abstain from getting it on, you will likely crumble easily under pressure. However, masturbation can also bring about the same results as having sex according to some researchers.
2. Varying Levels Of Sex Drive
This is a much more obvious result that can be seen if you stop having sex.
While some people may entirely lose their interest in the activity, some have said to have had a very favorable outcome.
No sex might pique your curiosity and this will definitely help you the next time you choose to have some.
Individuals have also reported not feeling any different with or without having sex therefore they chose not to.
3. Might Affect Your Grey Cells
Though there is no hard-found evidence for the same, scientists say it might make us less receptive to intelligence tests.
Moreover, it is also said to add to our absent-mindedness. This may lead to often forgetting things or mixing up words. Apparently, it also is an effect of inadequate hormonal secretion.
4. Might Leave Your Heart Weak
We are talking not just about the metaphorical possibility but also the literal one. Sex is regarded as one of the most effective forms of exercise.
And as we all know, our heart needs pushups and situps to work smoothly.
In men, no sex also means no release of endorphins that prevent cardiovascular diseases while in women in women, it can lead to unhealthy levels of Progesterone and Estrogen.
5. Make You Vulnerable To Diseases
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine,76.6% of participants who had sex regularly showed a greater immunity to COVID-19 compared to the ones who didn’t have any.
It can be attributed to the increased level of Immunoglobulin that helps fights pathogens. In men, it is seen that they become more prone to prostate cancer.
6. Say Goodbye To A Goodnight’s Sleep
Again playing with our hormones prolactin and Oxytocin, a break from sex can also mean lesser sleep.
It seems there is a direct correlation between the increased level of anxiety and insomnia. So if you love sleeping, things might be about to change.
7. Can’t Afford To Get Hurt
All the monthly bleeders already know that getting an orgasm relieves a lot of pain, be it menstrual pain or back aches.
Orgasms release a whole deal of cool hormones that can deal with all kinds of pain like leg and muscle cramps.
If you are someone who hits their toes while walking, you might want to reassess things.
Women are also known to have greater vaginal cramps when they resume having sex after an interval.
Now that we have familiarized you with the side effects, we believe you might want to reconsider being celibate.
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It is however imperative that one must take all the precautions while having sex. With proper consent, practicing safe sex is key to protecting oneself from STDs, UTIs, and unwanted pregnancies.