What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Having Sex

Your body notices when intimacy takes a back seat. Sex is something everyone approaches differently. Some people wait until they’re in a committed relationship, while others are comfortable with casual hookups - and both choices are perfectly valid as long as you feel comfortable. But did you know that going without sex for too long can actually have negative effects on your body and mind? The Mirror highlights some of the most common ones. Your sex drive may fade One of the first things you might notice is a dip in libido . Sex therapist Sari Cooper explains that people who stop having sex often stop wanting it, too. “Out of sight, out of mind,” she says. Of course, this doesn’t apply to everyone - but if it sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Women feel it differently For women, a sexual dry spell can sometimes make intimacy physically uncomfortable. This is especially true for women going through menopause, when vaginal walls naturally thin and sex may become painful...