While the list of the benefits of sexuality for the body is quite long and impressive, what about abstinence? Does voluntarily choosing to refrain from sexual activity, regardless of the reasons, have positive effects on the body? Some people completely abstain from sexual relations, while others refrain from having sex with their partner but allow themselves a few solo pleasures. Abstinence is therefore flexible and can be partial, temporary, or even selective.
The positive effects of abstinence
There is good in everything, and abstinence is no exception. Regardless of the reason that leads someone to refrain from sexual relations, they will experience certain positive effects through this process. The absence of sexual activity allows you to take stock of yourself, be introspective, and take the time to reflect on your sexuality, what you like, and what you like less. This step can help you come back stronger and be better able to tell your partner what kinds of caresses you enjoy receiving and what you like less.
Refraining from having sex for a certain period also occurs when someone wants to heal from sexual trauma such as abuse or rape. Abstinence takes on an entirely different meaning here, and the person will need time before resuming a more typical sex life. They will need to meet someone and learn to trust again before being ready to surrender themselves once more in the arms of a partner.
The “dark” side of abstinence
Since there are always two sides to every coin, sexual abstinence also comes with negative effects, beginning with a decrease in libido. Stopping sexual activity will lead to a drop in the endorphins usually produced during sex. They provide a feeling of well-being and help associate sex with something positive. The fewer of these neurotransmitters circulating in the body, the less the body will believe it needs sex, and the more libido will decline. Experts are reassuring, however, and say that sexual appetite returns quickly once sexual activity resumes, enough to say that libido is like riding a bike…you never forget!
Abstinence will also have visible effects on mental health. People who are sexually abstinent reportedly experience higher levels of stress and anxiety than those who have sex regularly. A lack of sexual intercourse effectively prevents the body from reducing blood pressure, which will therefore rise more sharply during stressful situations.
They will also notice a decrease in their level of self-confidence, since sex makes us feel better about ourselves and more desirable to our partner.
The immune system will also experience the effects of sexual abstinence, beginning with a decrease in the production of immunoglobulins, which contain the antibodies that help us defend ourselves against attacks from outside microbes. You will therefore be more likely to catch the minor viruses present in your environment.
Abstaining without neglecting the relationship
Sexuality is one thing, but exchanges of love and tenderness between two people are another. It is important not to confuse these two notions when choosing to abstain. While refusing sexual activity can sometimes be difficult for a couple, it is essential to nurture the relationship through tender and intimate moments that will not necessarily lead to orgasm. If you have chosen together to abstain, take advantage of this period of sexual inactivity to nurture your relationship. Talk and listen to each other. Kisses and caresses are still allowed…so why not give each other a relaxing massage without giving in?
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