Sex and health: What if there is none?

Sex is not only a physical act, but also has a significant impact on emotional and mental health

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For many people, life without sex can become everyday, but science reveals that it can have profound consequences for your health.

Here are seven key things that can happen to your body if you miss sex regularly:

1. Increased anxiety: Without sex, the body has a harder time coping with stress. Studies show that sex releases endorphins and oxytocin, chemicals that calm and elevate mood.

2. Higher risk of prostate cancer: Men who rarely or never have sex have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Regular ejaculations help to clean the prostate from potentially harmful substances.

3. Weakened immunity: Sex stimulates the immune system. Lack of sexual activity can lead to a decrease in immunoglobulin A, which is important for fighting infections.

4. Feeling insecure in the relationship: Sex builds intimacy between partners, providing a sense of connection and security. Absence of sex can lead to emotional distance and feelings of insecurity in the relationship.

5. Increased risk of erectile dysfunction: Regular sexual activity maintains the health of the reproductive system. Lack of sex can increase the risk of erectile problems.

6. Depressed mood: Studies have shown that long-term lack of sex can lead to depressed mood in women, because sex releases endorphins that promote good mood.

7. General bad mood: Lack of sexual activity can affect the general emotional state, leading to a worse mood and lack of satisfaction in life.

Sex is not only a physical act, but also has a significant impact on emotional and mental health. These are important reasons to maintain a healthy sex life, taking into account all aspects of your well-being.

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