Does not having sex for a long time have any effect on health? What does research say?

Having a physical relationship not only strengthens our relationship with our partner but it also has a good effect on our health. On the other hand, if we do not have a physical relationship for a long time, what effect will it have on our health? Let's find out.

According to many studies, having sex has many benefits for the body. It reduces stress. You get good sleep. It also strengthens the immune system. It relieves headache. It improves your blood circulation. Having sex releases testosterone hormone from the body of men, which not only makes them feel good but also strengthens muscles and bones. It helps in improving your mood.

Having sex not only gives many benefits to your body but it also strengthens your relationship with your partner. But have you ever thought about the effect it will have on your health if you do not have sex for a long time? Let us find out what doctors say about this according to the report of e1.ru.

1. According to experts, the less we make love, the shorter our life is. Due to lack of sexual activity, there is an increase in an amino acid called homocysteine. This damages the walls of blood vessels. This also causes problems in the normal movement of red blood cells. This causes stroke and heart attack. Sex is not only a thing to get pleasure but it is also necessary for good health. This also has a good effect on your life duration.
2. According to experts, not having sex will not have any significant effect on the general and reproductive health of women. But if men do not have sex for a long time, then they may face problems like impotence, infertility and prostatitis etc.
3. According to experts, female sex hormones have a greater effect on the immune system than men. This can lead to immunodeficiency. This happens especially when women are struggling with irregular periods. Serotonin is released by having sex. This is a happy hormone. It is beneficial for the immune system of men and women.
4. According to some other research, not having sex weakens the immune system. This increases the risk of prostate cancer. Those who do not have sex are much more likely to get prostate cancer than those who have regular sex.
5. According to research, people who do not have sex are at a higher risk of having erectile dysfunction. Having sex regularly strengthens the penile muscles.
6. According to another study, women who do not have much sex in mid-life are more likely to suffer from menopause.

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