9 Impacts Of Stopping Sex For Committed Couples

Illustration of the impact of stopping sex for couples (Freepik/jcomp)

YOGYAKARTA Many studies have proven that partner sex is committed to being beneficial for health and fitness. Among them, sex can minimize the symptoms of PMS, help improve mood, improve heart health, and relieve symptoms of anxiety. But for committed couples who stop having sex, is there an impact?

Sex is a physical act, which according to sexologist Carol Queen, Ph.D., getting stronger and stronger doing it will have greater effects. Such as increasing heart rate and smoothing blood flow so that it has the potential to be good for the heart. But it's important to understand, not having sex does not mean experiencing a decrease in heart health. But it affects a number of aspects of life as follows.

According to sexologist Rebecca Alvarez Story reported by Well&Good, Sunday, December 31, sex can be an effective drug to treat pain. Such as menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or headaches.

The increase in stress is related to mood swings. For those of you who are in pairs and stop having sex, having the potential for stress levels may increase and mood decreases. This effect is the same as when you stop exercising, says Story.

For a long time not having sexual intercourse regularly, it can lead to narrowing of vaginal tracts, said fertility specialist and ob/Gyn certified Lucky Sekhon, MD. This is generally experienced by menopause women which can cause vaginal tissue thinning and the tendency to tear and bleeding during sexual intercourse.

According to a 2016 longitudinal study in European Urology, the frequency of ejaculation and the risk of prostate cancer are reversed. More specifically, people who have ejaculation less than seven times a month are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than those who have ejaculation about 20 times a month. Experts agree that solo and pair sex, provided it is done on the basis of consensual, safe, and fun, offers benefits to the prostate.

A small 2014 study of 174 people published in The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality found that having sex on the first day actually makes you even more longing for it on the second day. According to Dr. Queen, on the contrary, the effect of not having sex can make you less want sex in general.

The clitoris hosts nearly 10,000 nerve ends, making them one of the most sensitive areas in the human body. However, stopping long-time sex can make clitoris shrink for a while and lose sensation. This phenomenon is called clitoris atrophy, and is usually caused by lack of blood flow and stimulation in the clitoris.

Fortunately, clitoris atrophy is temporary and curable, said Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD, sex and relationship expert, author, and public speaker, The more often you engage in sexual activity, the vagina acquires elasticity, the body is used to being touched, and the clitoris is felt again.

All humans have pelvic floor muscles, and not having sex can reduce their strength. This, in turn, can affect your ability and the intensity of orgasm in the future, says Dr. Queen.

"When you feel the incredible pleasure of sex, the body releases a mixture of hormones that help you fall asleep," Alvarez said. "In addition, hormones such as vasopression and oxytocin reduce stress in the body and help you fall asleep quickly. Alvarez Story agrees, according to him "norepinephrine and serotonin then help your body enter the REM sleep cycle to help you stay asleep comfortably."

When you stop having sex with your partner, problems and tensions in relationships can suddenly appear much bigger and scary than they really are.

This can cause anxiety when you're in a relationship and haven't had sex for a long time. During the dry season, one of the main problems in relationships is the feeling that you don't want to, "said Dr. Tara.

The nine old impacts of not having sex for the partners described above are important to understand. By understanding the impact, you and your partner can make new commitments or agree on certain activities related to intimacy in both physical and emotional relationships.