{"id":14515,"date":"2019-11-15T21:17:06","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/squad\/?p=14515"},"modified":"2019-11-15T21:17:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:17:06","slug":"do-you-know-the-effects-of-abstaining-from-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthymale.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/do-you-know-the-effects-of-abstaining-from-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know The Effects of Abstaining From Sex?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, you\u2019ve decided to abstain from sex. Good for you! According to a 2017 study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Archives of Sexual Behavior<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, both men and women who chose to abstain from sex report very similar happiness levels compared to their sexually active counterparts. While most men are unlikely to notice any negative physical side effects on their health, there are some benefits to abstaining from sex by choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Health Benefits of Abstinence<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although sex is a great way to relieve stress, much of the same can be achieved through masturbation. Men who choose masturbation instead of sex may find the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No risk or worry about sexually transmitted infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No fear that you won\u2019t be able to get or keep an erection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No fear that you won\u2019t be able to satisfy your partner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort that you are living consistently with your religious beliefs (if applicable).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No worry that you will hurt someone\u2019s feelings by engaging in sex without delving into a relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> No risk or fear of getting a woman pregnant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reasons men choose to abstain from sex<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are countless reasons a man may choose to abstain from sex. Lack of intimacy, fear of diseases or pregnancy, asexuality and religious beliefs, among other reasons, can all factor into the decision to remain celibate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Health Benefits of Sex<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, taking a break from sex doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re taking a lifetime vow of celibacy. If and when you choose to have sex again, there will be plenty of benefits waiting for you, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Reduced blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Lower stress levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Boosted immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Decreased risk of cardiovascular events<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Improved prostate health (due to ejaculation through sex or masturbation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Increased relationship satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Improved self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re choosing to abstain from sex due to low sexual desire, talk to your doctor about potential lifestyle changes, therapy, medication, couple\u2019s counseling or other strategies that may help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve decided to abstain from sex. Good for you! According to a 2017 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, both men and women who chose to abstain from sex report very similar happiness levels compared to their sexually active counterparts. 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