According to a Censis report, 1.6 million people have never had sex in their life, e in general Periods of abstinence in the last three years concerned 92.6% of the people interviewed. This means that abstinence is a problem that affects everyone. But what happens to our bodies if we don’t have sex?
Research shows that women and men indiscriminately have periods of abstinence from sex, with an average duration of 6 months, and specifically 26.2% had a sexual abstinence of more than 6 months.
The data from the Censis research say a lot not only about the sexual habits of Italians, but also about how much these can affect their health. An alarming fact concerns young people, including ben 220,000 live the experience of white coupleswhose relationship is independent of sex and does not provide for it.
I benefits of sexual activity they are now known, both from a physical and a psychic point of view. In fact, it is proven that having sex strengthens the immune system; l‘abstinence, therefore, especially if it lasts for long periods, increases the possibility of getting sickthe. To contribute to the well-being of the immune system is undoubtedly thehumorand intercourse helps the brain to release endorphins.
The lack of sex affects first of all theself-esteemand can increase anxiety and stress levels, but not only. It has been proven that theoxytocinthe hormone released during orgasm – also called for this happiness hormone – has a calming effect and relaxing, so it can help you sleep. A panacea, in short, for whom suffer from insomnia.
For the health of donne, sex is very important. First of all because, thanks to estrogen productionsex is “seen” on the face, increasing the collagen which makes the toned, luminous and elastic skin. The most important factor, however, concerns the health of the female genital system, which loses over the years elasticity and lubrication. Having sex keeps the muscles of the vagina trained, especially avoiding the period of menopause dryness problems (for the decrease of estrogen) and of painful intercourse.
Finally, also for the men It is important to keep sexually active, especially for the prevention of diseases as important as the prostate cancer. Having regular sexual activity can prevent its onset, but that’s not all. The activity cardiovascular it helps pressure, and it has been proven that reduces the risk of heart attack by 45%.