There are phases when sex life is put on hold and this is completely normal. Either because of a breakup, after childbirth, because of fatigue... There are many reasons for voluntary and involuntary abstinence. But what does the lack of sex do to our bodies? These are the possible problems that abstinence brings for the mind and body.
Resistance to stress decreases
Sex is an ideal way to reduce stress. This can be explained scientifically because sexual intercourse lowers the level of stress and blood pressure. Those who don't have sex don't have thick nerves when everyday life gets complicated.
The immune system weakens
Those who have sex are less susceptible to colds. Numerous antibodies are found in the mucous membranes, which are our strongest weapons against viruses and bacteria. If you don't have sex, you don't have the aforementioned antibodies either, reports Novi list.
The risk of heart attack increases
The American Heart Association (AHA) has investigated how sex affects the health of the heart and blood vessels. Clear result: positive. In the subjects who lived in abstinence, not only was the risk of heart attack higher, but it also affected heart rate and blood pressure.
Declining self-confidence
Cornell University in its study proved that sexually active people are less prone to anxiety or depression and have more self-esteem. The explanation for this: endorphins and oxytocin are released during the act of making sweet love. And they make you happy.
Memory problems
The authors of the study from the University of Maryland hypothesize that regular sex can protect against dementia in the long term. Those who abstain from sex also refrain from stimulating the process of neurogenesis in the brain, which is responsible for the creation and growth of nerve cells.
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