Human sexuality has historically been entangled in the discussion of more curiosity myths, stigma, or belief, but less science. Still, in women, sexual health goes beyond reproduction, and relates to physical health, hormones, emotional control and healthy relationships. However, what if a woman does not do sex for a long time? Is it bad, or is it just a normal part of the process? What happens to your body when you stop having sex for a long time?
It turns out science has an ambiguous response to this. For unmarried women, abstinence may no immediate harm, but for married women or those who have been practising earlier, suddenly stopping creates emotional, physical, and in fact, relational difficulty, some studies also show.
In this article, we aim to answer all these questions, and tell you if sexual activity is in fact, that necessary, and what the result is, if women, do not have sexual intercourse continuously.
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What happens to your body when you stop having sex for a long time?
Sexual activity is not just a physical act but a biological, psychological and emotional need. Now, Pick Apart the Potential Outcomes:
Physical Health Issues
Reduced Immunity: Having sex regularly is also said to help in strengthening the immune system (5).
Wilkes University(USA) studied people who had sex 1–2 times per week, and found they had higher immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels (antibody levels, which fight infections from colds and flu). Not having sex could dampen this immune boost a bit.
Changes in vagina: For sexually active women, suddenly stopping intercourse can cause the vagina to dry out and the wall of the vagina to become thin (atrophy). This is particularly pronounced following long abstinence or after the menopause.
Menstrual Cramping: Several women claim that regular orgasms help to provide relief from cramps where the practice releases both oxytocin and endorphins. Cramps feel worse without sex
Heart Health: Research indicates that sex on a regular basis can lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and lower stress hormones, all of which help to promote heart health. These benefits will lose without sex.
Mental & Emotional Health
Mood Swings: Sex prompts the body to release the ‘feel-good’ hormones dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. If they do not have it, then these women may have mood swings, irritability, or they can become depressed.
Sleep Difficulties: Prolactin is a hormone released after orgasm that encourages you to relax and sleep away your stress. Being sexless could impair the quality of sleep you do get.
Emotional intimacy in sex lowers cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress, lessening the effects of loneliness and stress. In its absence, there is bound to build stress, stress which is extremely hazardous for women with busy professional lives.
Relationship Struggles
No sex may put space between partners in ways that:(
Misunderstandings
Emotional detachment
Attraction towards others
According to studies from the University of Toronto, couples stood to gain more happiness from increased intimacy by making love at-least once a week than they did from a higher frequency of sex.
Case Study
A 34-year-old married woman who had not been intimate with her husband for months, which with him away for work, and she developed anxieties and regular migraines and felt distant from him. Both her mental and physical health improved with therapy and reintroducing intimacy.
What happens if women suddenly stop having sex
Abstaining from sex abruptly after months or years of activity can have a more immediate, greater effect.
Physical Effects
Tightness & Pain During Intercourse: Izzo added that when sex is stopped for many months, the vaginal tissues can become less elastic. Later attempts can feel painful.
Loss of Hormonal Benefits: Estrogen levels increase with sex and are good for keeping bones and the cardiovascular system healthy in women. No sex may counteract this advantage.
Mental Effects
Increased stress and irritability.
Increased loss of self-esteem and body image problem
Less desire (of course if the desire is not used, it declines over time)
Example
Many postpartum women will refrain from sex after giving birth for a little while. Research has shown that sex after a prolonged break can sometimes be uncomfortable as vaginal tissues have adapted to a lack of use and hormones take a while to kick back in.
How many times per week should couples have sex?
There are no hard and fast rules, but science has some suggestions for age, health and emotional state.
Age Group
Recommended Frequency
Benefits
18–25
2–3 times per week
Strength, estrogens, and emotional reinforcement
25–38
2 times per week
Most effective for immune system, mind stabilization, and lower stress
38–55
1 time per week
Helps to stay in touch, stay away from a long-distant relationship, both physically & mentally
55+
once every 1 to 2 months (or as often as you’d like)
Keeps you emotionally connected and balanced in your hormones
Why moderate, neither too much, nor too little?
Having minimal sex might result in intimacy, stress, or health decline.
Excessive amounts of sex might wear one out and lead to pelvic discomfort and lower pleasure as a result of overexertion.
What are the disadvantages of not having sex at all?
Singleness does not equal collapse — even for women who are unmarried. However, for the ones who have had sex it can do damage.
Possible Problems:
Weaker immune system
Higher stress levels
Higher heart disease risk (loss of cardiovascular benefits)
Vaginal dryness or infections
Emotional detachment in marriage
Pros of Abstinence
Cant catch an STD, cant knock anybody up.
No Dating; Only Personal Development and Career.
In fact, several women experience higher energy and mental acuity.
So, it is entirely personal, it reflects the lifestyle, state of health and emotional requirements.
Harms of long-term sexual abstinence in women
Long-term sexual abstinence in women: harms
Long-term Effects:
Hormonal imbalance: If the sex is irregular that will trigger estrogen and oxytocin to release.
ColPOW — The Falloff Of Bone Well being: The estrogen we get from sex can assist fortify our bones. Bone density loss may speed up in postmenopausal women who do not have sex.
Lack of intimacy: Sometimes being alone or lonely leads to anxiety and depression.
What happens without intercourse after marriage?
What happens if there is no sex after marriage?
A sexless marriage is where a couple has sex fewer than 10 times per year. While research by the National Marriage Project indicates that:
That is what 15 — 20% of the married couples — are in.
Sexless marriage: the unhappy couples who are more likely to divorce and are riven by emotional rows.
Effects on Women:
Lack of physical satisfaction
Emotional frustration
Higher risk of cheating (in some cases)
Feeling “undesirable” or neglected
What happens when women have sex regularly?
Benefits of Regular Sex:
Stronger immunity
Better heart health
Reduced stress and anxiety
Skin glow. Global warming has caused better blood circulation in the body better.
Stronger relationship bond
Better sleep
Increased confidence
Real-life Example
One 40-year-old woman was able to treat her migraines with a burst of regular sex again. Then again, research backs this up since orgasms release natural pain relievers.
Conclusion
Sexual intimacy is not merely a desire for physical pleasure—it is a natural aspect of human wellness. It has been said that for women, different it is with sex, versus not it, making it a thing made so meaty with body, mind and emotions. Though abstinence does not appear to have a lot of major physical problems for unmarried women, married or sexually active women experience some physical advantages to intimacy on a frequent basis.
Key Takeaways
Sex is good for the immune system, the heart and even mental health.
Absence of sexual activity for a long period can lead to vaginal irritation, stress or even relationship problems.
One to two times a week is a healthy ideal (age dependent).
All Sexless Marriages Are Emotionally Difficult
Healthy sex performed on a regular basis makes us feel more confident, can alleviate pain and manifests love.
Hello everyone, I am Md Habibullah Sheikh a registered Pharmacist with 6 years of experience in Clinical, Community, and corporate pharmacy. I have worked for HLFPPT, Gauripur Hospital, Reliance Retail Pharma (Netmeds) as well and Now working for Zota Health Care as a Senior Pharmacist. We, In Health Easy Fitness, share trustable health education, tips & awareness to help people find the best health choice. Always talk to a doctor before taking any kind of Health issue Decision.
