Having sex often has a large number of benefits for our health as we have seen previously. But what happens when we go long periods without having sex without being our own choice?
A study carried out by the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) showed that having sex three times a week is a good way to rejuvenate our body , since it makes us look between 7 and 12 years younger.
However, despite the fact that sexual activity can be variable, abstinence or non-use of the genitals in sexual activity can reveal weaknesses of the personality , since sexual fasting can increase, for example, the risk of depression and worsen self-esteem.
In any case, if abstinence occurs of its own accord , due to widowhood, illness or personal choice, and not for any other reason (fear, insecurity …), it does not cause any negative consequences .
Both women and men, after long periods of time without having sex, tend to doubt their "sexual efficacy" and may feel fear in the face of penetration after the period of abstinence. However, it is a purely psychological battle that with caresses, massages and kisses can be resolved in order to not have difficulties to lubricate or to feel pain during sex.
