What Happens When You Stop Having Sex
You Might Feel More Anxious 1/12 Maybe sex is the last thing on your mind when you ’ re stressed out. But it might help lower your anxiety. Sex seems to lessen the amount of hormones your body releases in response to stress. And an active sex life can make you happier and healthier, which might also help keep anxiety at bay. Your Heart May Not Work as Well 2/12 Research says people who have sex once a month or less get heart disease more often than those who have it twice a week or so. Part of the reason could be that you get a bit more exercise and are less likely to be anxious or depressed. But it could also be that if you have more sex, you ’ re physically and mentally healthier in the first place. You Might Get Less Exercise 3/12 Sex typically burns about 5 calories a minute. That ’ s about equal to a brisk walk. And you use a bit more oxygen too -- about the same as digging in the garden or walking down the stairs. That may not seem like much, but it sta...