What Happens To The Body When You Stop Having Sex? How Crucial It Is For Health

The law of nature is to procreate and the act of sexual intercourse which leads to procreation comes with the added benefit of sensual pleasure. It is one of the basic needs of humans. Yes, some people practice lifelong celibacy due to religious reasons but they have conditioned themselves for it. For the rest of us, we need our due share of physical intimacy, without which we may face certain psychological side effects as well as physiological ones.

For the human body, the hormones oxytocin and estrogen stimulate sex interest. In particular, oxytocin is known as the love hormone. It stimulates love and sexual desire. When sexual activity ceases, the level of this hormone may decrease. It can also affect mood, energy levels and future desire for sex.

Doctors report that when sexual desire is reduced, blood flow to the female genitalia decreases, causing discomfort during future intercourse without lubricants. Doctors also believe that engaging in sex at regular intervals can relieve stress, while putting an end to sex completely can lead to more stress and tension. Some research results suggest that regular sexual activity strengthens the immune system.

As a result, when sexual activity decreases, doctors also advise that there will be changes in the immune system. So, stopping sex completely can sometimes have an unexpected effect, says Dr Sonam Simpathkumar, Gynecologist at Mumbai Railway Hospital.

Women who have sex a couple of times a week are less likely to get heart disease than those who have it once a month. Whether that’s because healthier women enjoy it more often, or because it helps protect a woman’s heart is unclear. Some people experience a sudden increase in desire even after engaging in regular sexual intercourse. Dr Sonam says that this is due to a sense of deprivation and that it is necessary to get adequate treatment to be able to engage in full sex. ”If perhaps deciding to take a break from sex, the underlying reasons and emotional issues should be discussed with a doctor. Also, since a healthy sex life is like a personal journey, it is very important to consult a doctor when it suffers,” advises Dr Sonam.