How Long Can A Man Go Without Sex
Sometimes the dry spell just does not seem to end. Just those endless days turning to weeks and so on without sex. Sure, using a quality sex toy might help some in terms of ejaculation. However, sometimes it’s about intimacy with another person instead of physical pleasure. Is this even natural? How long can a man go without having sex? Do you actually get superpowers like the internet says? Whatever the case may be, if you are a man in a period of not having sex, just know you are not alone. According to recent studies, 33% of men aged 18 to 24 in the US reported not having sex in the past year.
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Physical Effects
There are some groups out there that believe that abstinence gives you superpowers. Is there something to that? Not at all. Unfortunately, that seems to just be an idea that has come from the internet without any scientific backing.
It seems that instead of experiencing negative side effects, it’s more that a person does not feel the positive effects of sex. So by not having sex, you miss out on reducing blood pressure, improving your immune system, and a bunch of mental effects that we will cover a bit later on.
Also, you can’t talk about male sexual benefits without mentioning the fact that regular ejaculation can help lower the risk of prostate cancer. While a man can go a long time without sex without really any physical drawbacks, there are a whole range of benefits to your body that will be missed out on by abstinence.
Mental Effects
The mental effects of not having sex are a little different from the physical effects, especially for men. The thing is, sex matters a lot to men. More than you might think. Being good at sex is so important to men, to the point where there is anxiety centered around sexual performance.
Anxiety isn’t the only mental effect. If you have a high sex drive, but are not getting sexual activity to satisfy said drive, it can lead to sexual frustration. On the surface, this may not seem like a big deal, but there is an actual link between sexual frustration and higher levels of depression.
Not only are there some negative side effects to not having sex for a while, but men (really anyone) going without sex for long periods of time can miss out on a whole plethora of mental health benefits that sex can give.
For starters, sex is a great relaxer. This is thanks to all sorts of fun, pleasure-giving chemicals rushing to your brain during an orgasm. A key chemical is oxytocin which helps provide positive feelings and closeness to other people. A low amount of this chemical can lead to depression, so once again not orgasming, whether it’s through sex or masturbation, could raise the risk of depression.
Summary
How long can a man go without having sex? There’s really no way to put a number on it. There are a lot of physical benefits that get missed out on by not having sex and lots of mental health drawbacks from fully abstaining from sexual activity. For men especially, there is a lot of social pressure to have sex and perform well during it. Just know that if you do identify as a man and choose not to have sex for whatever reason, that doesn’t take away from your “manhood.”
On the other hand, if you are looking to try to break your dry spell, then going out and meeting people is a good first step. Social interaction is critical for humans regardless of any sex-related goals, and who knows, maybe you’ll meet that special someone.
Finally, for those of you who are thinking about giving up sex and masturbation altogether (whatever floats your boat) and want to know what you are in for, you can learn about what happens when you stop ejaculating here.
