Sex is an integral part of all people in puberty, it is so inherent in nature that the instinct of procreation prevails in every man exactly as much as in a woman. But due to a number of reasons, such as the absence of a sexual partner, circumstances and personal prejudices, long-term abstinence from sexual intercourse can occur. Today, there are many conflicting opinions about whether long-term abstinence is good or bad for a man's body.
Because of the total sexual propaganda for many men, life without sex seems impossible. In fact, you can understand the expediency of abstinence or an active sexual life if you know for sure how the lack of discharge and sexual intercourse affects the body of a man. And it is necessary to consider such issues only from the point of view of medicine, and not stereotypes and unofficial ideologies imposed by society.
What is abstinence?
The concept of sexual abstinence should be understood as a voluntary refusal for a certain period of time or in general for the whole life of a man from sexual intercourse with representatives of the opposite sex. It is impossible to accurately determine the period of sexual abstinence, since this is a purely subjective time frame. In fact, the needs for sexual intimacy with a woman in a man are a consequence of the worldview and individual type of temperament.
For reference! It will be almost impossible to accurately determine the permissible limits of sexual abstinence for a particular man, since one man will not be able to hold out for more than a week, while another can abstinence for more than one month.
According to medical theory, it has been established that, on average, men with low sexual activity can abstain from sex for no longer than 1-2 months, which will be a fairly easy test for them. For men with high testosterone levels and physical activity, the frequency of sexual intercourse will be much shorter, counted as weeks. Therefore, doctors divide men into two groups:
- the first group - those who lead an active sex life;
- the second group - less active men due to the individual characteristics of the organism, whether it be temperament, upbringing, environmental living conditions, climatic zone, health and emotional background, etc.
For representatives of the first group, sexual abstinence is a great threat to health; for them, the absence of relaxation will be accompanied by adverse manifestations. The second group, on the contrary, can live calmly and without consequences, without intimate life for a long time.
Is abstinence harmful for men and what does a long absence of sex lead to?
For many years, the benefits and harms of sexual abstinence have been actively investigated by medical specialists, as well as scientists and scientific institutions. In addition to the term "sexual abstinence", doctors simultaneously consider such a concept as abstinence or a state of "breaking" against the background of the absence of sex and the discharge of the body. And the first harm from this lies precisely in the mental negative impact on a person.
A sexually mature and active man, due to the lack of sexual activity, will suffer from discomfort and obsessive thoughts about sexual intimacy, which develops over time into a depressed depressive state. This will sooner or later affect other organs and systems, including potency. If a man belongs to the second group with low sexual activity, abstinence will be an surmountable task for him.
Urologists note the fact that the lack of discharge after sex threatens men with the development of prostatitis. Especially if, in addition to this, a man has circulatory problems, stressful conditions, infections and an unfavorable lifestyle. In addition, a complete and successful treatment of prostatitis is impossible without sexual activity, as this contributes to the destruction of stagnant processes.
For reference! Bacterial forms of prostatitis, on the contrary, for some time reject sexual contacts of a man with the aim of successful treatment.
Congestive prostatitis and defective prostate gland against the background of abstinence threatens a man:
- dilated veins in the scrotum (varicose veins);
- an increase in hemorrhoids;
- pathological changes in the spermatic cord;
- venous congestion in the area of the rectum.
Besides long abstinence in men threatens him with irreversible processes in the hormonal system. Studies have also confirmed that the lack of sex leads to a deterioration in the quality of the semen and the reproductive function of a man.
To conceive a child, abstinence is considered to be no longer than 7 days.. Doctors also suggest that the body will simply get used to a passive sexual life, against which the erectile function will begin to disappear. Also sex from the point of view of medicine is physical activity as a prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Numerous studies have established that only in a state of erection does the penis receive the right amount of oxygen. Lack of sexual life will lead to clogging of blood vessels with cholesterol, which will adversely affect the entire vascular system and potency. Therefore, before choosing for yourself the path of sublimation and refusing to have sex, you should consult with your doctor about the possible consequences.
The benefits of abstinence
Studying the consequences of a man's refusal to have sex, doctors and scientists have also found positive aspects and benefits for the body of such a condition. There is an opinion that with an overly active sexual life and frequent ejaculations, a man loses a large amount of useful substances of the body - protein, phosphorus, cholesterol and lecithin, etc. In addition, due to the preservation of sex hormones, a man can cause the process of reabsorption, that is, their processing.
Also, the benefits of sexual abstinence are as follows:
- orgasm is a kind of test for the whole organism, especially for the muscles and blood vessels in the brain;
- orgasm causes the loss of a large amount of useful substances by the body, as well as the strength and energy of the body, lowering the energy potential and defenses of the body;
- frequent orgasms can lead to exhaustion of the nervous system and neurasthenia;
- frequent sexual intercourse can increase blood pressure and disrupt the functioning of internal organs.
For reference! Vivid representatives of sexual abstinence are Spinoza, Da Vinci, Aristotle, Nietzsche and Newton. These great men did not suffer any serious consequences of sexual abstinence. The same can be said about the great athletes of Ancient Greece, who, in the absence of sexual intercourse, maintained their health, strength and endurance.
Numerous studies by specialists have repeatedly proved that sexual abstinence is not only not dangerous, but even beneficial for the body of a man. The only exceptions are those men who have a fragile unstable psyche and dependence on sexual life. Ideologists even say that the seed is the best and most expensive thing that a man's body can give.
Male energy and an alternative view on the issue of abstinence
Today there are many alternative ideologies and opinions about the benefits of sexual abstinence. All of them today have many adherents from men, as well as specialists and doctors. Also, their teachings, practices and theories have weighty arguments and facts about the benefits of not having sex. For example:
- Ancient Teachings of the Taoists. In the teachings of the ancient Taoists, there are treatises that the refusal of sexual intimacy for a man promises great benefits. It consists in the preservation of vital and necessary useful resources by the body, as well as sex hormones. All this is necessary for a man to maintain physical strength and endurance. Taoists said that with his seed, a man loses vitality and strength. This energy not only heals the body, but is also responsible for creativity.
At the same time, the Taoists had sex many times more than other people, but subject to a clear distinction between orgasm and ejaculation. They practiced skills that allowed them to have an orgasm, but not ejaculate. At the same time, an orgasm without ejection of sperm was an additional recharge for the body. Multiple orgasms also allowed a man to control the duration of sexual intercourse and orgasm.
- Modern Taoist practices. Thanks to the experience of the ancient Taoists, today world-famous and novice athletes have become their adherents. Based on the beliefs of the ancient Taoists, today men prefer to abstain from sexual intercourse long before the upcoming sporting events in order to conserve energy and strength. Also, great creative people also use Taoist practices to improve creativity.
You need to understand that a man's seed contains a large amount of useful substances, hormones and body resources. Frequent orgasms lead to exhaustion of the body, many men are advised to refrain from orgasms by doctors before conceiving a child. In the event that a man experiences pain during abstinence, it is important to consult a doctor and not delay a passive sexual life.
And yet, is it good or bad?
From the above opinions and teachings, a literate man should take out general information for himself. First of all, these can be the following rules:
- Frequent and indiscriminate sexual intercourse leads to health problems and exhaustion of the body.. And if relationships are not accompanied by the use of contraceptives, this can cause serious diseases.
- The frequency of sexual activity must fully comply with the temperament and sexual constitution of a man in a particular case. Reducing or, on the contrary, forcing the frequency of sexual intercourse can adversely affect the state of health. Conventionally, the rhythm of sexual life involves 2-3 acts per week.
- In order to improve creativity and physical abilities, you can withhold sexual energy for a while.
In addition, abstinence can be useful for planning and conceiving a child, which will allow a man to increase the concentration of sperm and its volume. Sexual abstinence cannot be harmful, even useful for a man, only if it is adequate in terms of timing, and also does not cause psychological and physiological discomfort.
For a number of reasons, men and women are forced to be in a state of sexual rest. Sexual abstinence is tolerated by people in each case individually, and the degree of depression or irritation from the inability to satisfy sexual hunger depends on the temperament and psychotype of a person.
What does abstinence mean?
Sexual abstinence is, in scientific medical language, sexual abstinence or deprivation, characterized by a forced state of rest in. The reasons for abstinence can be different:
- health status;
- lack of a partner for sexual relations;
- spiritual practices;
- celibacy dinner (celibacy);
- upcoming competitions for athletes;
- asexuality;
- individual personal reasons.
Abstinence types:
- Partial abstinence- the impossibility of real sexual intercourse is compensated by masturbation or nocturnal emissions in men (spontaneous ejaculation).
- total abstinence- sexual activity in all manifestations is completely absent.
What is abstinence for?
The justification for abstinence comes from the reasons that caused this state. A short break in sexual life helps to shake up the feelings of partners and enhances their attractiveness for each other. Long abstinence is necessary to restore strength during and after serious illnesses, when all energy is aimed at restoring balance in the body and wasting strength during sexual intercourse can aggravate a person’s condition. Conscious sexual total abstinence or celibacy - which is an important condition in the practice of spirituality in some religions.
Abstinence in women
For women, harmonious sexual intimacy with a partner is the key to a stable happy relationship. In closeness, a woman blossoms and creates a positive energy background around her. Abstinence from sex is more common for women due to their physiological characteristics: menstrual period, pregnancy. The fair sex with a high level of sexual temperament (choleric, sanguine) hardly endure periods of abstinence, unlike phlegmatic and melancholic women.
The benefits of abstinence in women
Long-term abstinence from sex in women with a low level of sexual temperament does not have any negative effect and even stabilizes the activity of the nervous system. During the period of menstruation, a sexual pause allows you to avoid the penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the uterine cavity, which is vulnerable these days. It is important to remember that short-term sexual abstinence for a number of reasons is not a reason to despair, but an opportunity to focus on positive aspects:
- Feeling renewal. With the next intimacy, the perception of relationships is aggravated, everything happens on a “new” wave, with a more intense range of feelings.
- Sublimation is the process of transforming unspent sexual energy into creation or creation. Creation of works of art, new projects, gushing of ideas.
- Abstinence, as a necessity during pregnancy - in the I and III trimesters with the threat of miscarriage. Motherhood is an important component of a woman's family happiness, and the benefits of abstinence are obvious here.
Abstinence in women - consequences
Sexual abstinence in girls and young women does not lead to any serious problems, but when a woman has been leading an active sexual life for a long time, sexual abstinence without a good reason can cause a different heap of problems and ailments “prescribed” in the body on physical and mental levels. The consequences of abstinence can be as follows:
- general hormonal imbalance;
- obesity;
- congestion in the pelvis contributing to the formation of varicose veins;
- growth of tumors (myoma, fibromyoma, mastopathy);
- thyroid disease;
- decrease in the number of immune cells;
- pronounced;
- high emotional lability;
- change of character for the worse: rigidity, criticality, callousness;
- sexual coldness;
- discord in relationships between partners due to lack of intimacy.
Abstinence in men
With men, everything is more complicated, by nature, representatives of the strong think more about sex, and physiology immediately makes itself felt with excitement. Most men can become aroused several times during the day. Abstinence is more difficult for men than for women. Forced sexual abstinence is very difficult to tolerate by hypersexual representatives. During the absence of a partner, men tend to resort to masturbation more often than women.
Benefits of abstinence for men
Useful or not sexual deprivation for men - there is no unequivocal opinion. A slight lack of sex does not cause significant harm, but it also has its advantages. The benefits of abstinence are obvious in the following cases:
- Cardiovascular diseases - in old age, frequent sexual intercourse puts a significant strain on the heart, there is often a case of death during sex from a heart attack or stroke.
- The risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases - momentary pleasure is fraught with consequences that threaten health and life. Sex without commitment at parties, more than once made men repent.
- Careful attitude to the resources of your body. Recent studies by foreign biologists have fundamentally dispelled the misconception that abstinence is dangerous. Studying the composition of sperm, scientists came to the conclusion that for the body it is a necessary substance containing lecithin, phosphorus, calcium and proteins. With frequent sexual intercourse, the body loses these vital resources, as a result, the central nervous system suffers and is depleted. To believe this fact or not, each man decides for himself.
- Improving spermatogenesis and sperm composition. A few days of abstinence before the planned conception contribute to an increase in sperm activity, increasing the chances of fertilization. There is also an opposite opinion.
Prolonged abstinence of men - consequences
Whether abstinence is harmful for men, there is no definite answer, everything is individual, but if we consider the average statistics that paint a portrait of an active man in the prime of life and potency, and this is the vast majority of young men, then forced abstinence gives disappointing forecasts for health. Possible consequences of sexual withdrawal:
- a persistent decrease in sexual desire, as such, after a long abstinence;
- premature ejaculation;
- development of neuroses and inferiority complex;
- fear of new acquaintances;
- nervousness and aggression;
- suppression of the formation of prostate secretion;
- varicose veins of the scrotum;
- tumors (prostate adenoma, testicular cancer);
- impotence.
Abstinence in sports
Sexual deprivation in sports dates back to ancient times, when military commanders noticed that warriors who were not in a relationship performed better in competitions and on the battlefield. So there was a strong opinion that an athlete before training should focus on the result as much as possible. It is known that boxer Mohammed Ali observed abstinence for up to a month and a half before fights.
Abstinence in bodybuilding plays a significant role, although there are conflicting opinions on this matter. Abstinence and muscle growth are linked by the fact that with excessive sexual activity, the level of testosterone, which affects the increase in muscle mass, drops dramatically, and prolactin, the female hormone, is produced instead. Experienced athletes know that sex is useful only after a workout or competition, but not before them.
How to learn abstinence?
If for some reason a person has decided on a temporary sexual respite (fasting, spiritual practices, parting with a loved one for the duration of a business trip), how can you go through this period less painfully and learn to reduce the intensity of passions? It is important to remember that moderate abstinence from sexual activity is sometimes beneficial for the body.
What can help abstinence practitioners:
- focus on spiritual growth and self-improvement;
- develop during this period creative abilities and creativity;
- practice various meditation techniques (contemplation, dynamic meditations according to Osho);
- engage in an active sport.
Abstinence myths
Sexual abstinence is shrouded in various conjectures and stereotypes. There are the following myths about abstinence:
- Lack of sex can cause schizophrenia, forms a tendency to pedophilia and bestiality. This is not true, since these manifestations are often based on endogenous congenital abnormalities.
- Long abstinence in men and women can cause premature menopause. Yes, there is such a thing as male menopause. It is believed that this myth was created by pharmaceutical companies to better sell condoms.
- Transformation of sexual energy into creative energy during abstinence. This is partly true, if a person is inherently creative and obsessed with ideas, a period of slight abstinence for him passes painlessly, for everyone else, sexual pauses cause at least discomfort.
Many people know the holiday of the Catholic Saint Valentine, who, under the threat of death, still married his beloved. But few people know that the ancient priest connected by marriage the Roman legionnaires, who were strictly forbidden to start a family until a certain age. And this ban was in effect only because married warriors lost their strength and stamina when having sex with their wives. A married legionnaire was a person incapable of long campaigns, deprived of the required level of aggression and masculinity.
Abstinence from sex and male passionarity
Any martial arts coach will confirm that if his ward has not given up sex at least a couple of weeks before the fight, then his failure in the ring is guaranteed. In this case, abstinence is an active pledge to victory. The harmful aspect of sex, as well as the loss of semen during masturbation, is that a man begins to lose his gender qualities under the influence of a decrease in testosterone levels in the blood. Abstinence is useful in that true masculine qualities begin to develop from a high amount of testosterone in the body. A man becomes more responsible, stronger physically and spiritually, more aggressive when he achieves what he wants, and purposefulness becomes the norm of life. Abstinence is good for everyone. By studying the people around you, it can be noted that men who lead a modest lifestyle are more successful, smart and rich. Those who spend themselves in numerous sexual relationships are rarely rich and successful, and most often frankly stupid and primitive.
In the practice of combat associations, there were cases when the agents of one of the fighters, a couple of months before the fight, sent bribed women to seduce the enemy shortly before the fight. As a result, he lost in the first rounds.
The influence of sexual abstinence on the properties of the mind
Seminal fluid for the most part consists of lecithin, which is the main building material of the brain. With frequent sex or masturbation, the body needs an emergency restoration of sperm levels, and the brain suffers from this. Memory, attention and reaction worsens. As a result, the man begins to simply grow dull. We must not forget that during ejaculation there is also a loss of vital energy, which in yoga is known as prana. To put it simply, with every ejaculation a man loses a part of his soul.
Don Juan advised Castaneda to be as careful as possible with sex, as this leads to a complete loss of magical abilities. And in the 21st century, people also know that in order to discover the gift, one must practice total abstinence.
The very refusal of sex should not be an effort of the will, even with the full understanding that it is practically harmful. The natural way to abstinence is the sublimation of sexual energy, when the refusal of sex will not be perceived as painful, and your talents and achievements will only accumulate from the correct distribution of energy.
The effect of abstinence on the feminine essence
The best examples of love lyrics, when through printed lines you can look into the soul of a woman and see an extraordinary bright, wise and creative beginning there, were written just at the moments of abstinence. Undoubtedly, the original feminine qualities are fully revealed as never before during periods of sublimation of sexual energy. In order to be convinced of this, it is enough just to read the letters of the wives of the Decembrists, or the message of officer wives to their loved ones on the fronts of all wars. Abstinence in conjunction with the competent use of the released energy will help a woman to open up as a person. But a woman can easily use abstinence to achieve goals in the modern world. So, many women choose temporary loneliness for the sake of the strategic goal of self-realization, and practice shows that this technique is an indispensable success.
The present time is marked by an excessively high interest of the population in sexual relations, we can say that the world is ruled by sex. The mass media, with their discussions and broadcasts, inspire, especially young people, that the main thing in life is sexual relations, completely forgetting about other values, joys, and duties.
In the cultural traditions of the population of Russia, there has always been such a thing as abstinence, moderation, fasting. There comes a point in the lives of people, especially spouses, when abstinence is absolutely necessary. An example is the illness of one of the spouses or sexual partners, pregnancy, temporary absence. In the case of fidelity, abstinence plays a decisive role for further sexual relations.
The general sexual promiscuity imposed by the media in many European countries and continuing for a considerable time has led to a certain shift in the minds of many people, concepts have changed. Modern Europe is reaping the fruits of the sexual education of the youth of the hippie era, when everything was possible, and the concept of sexual abstinence was completely absent. Perhaps that is why there is so much talk now about the extinction of the European nation, the small number of children in the families of Europeans.
The benefits of abstinence are in the excellent education of the will, control over one's instincts, because the ability to control oneself allows a person to maintain love and respect in family sexual relationships. This needs to be taught to young people from an early age. It is these concepts that should become the main ones in the education of young people, their sexual relations in order to preserve the family and procreate.
It is absolutely impossible to say with certainty that not having sex for a while will benefit abstinence. It all depends on the level of sexual desire of specific partners, but if only sexual relations are constantly being talked about from all sides, while it is completely forgotten that there are other interests in a person’s life, it is difficult for some people to survive the temporary rejection of sex.
Personal characteristics of a particular person also play an important role. If a person has extremely no interests other than sexual ones, if there is no proper sex education from an early age, or if the promiscuity of parents in sexual relations served as an example for him, he is not able to accept even a short-term forced abstinence.
Quite often, early sexual relations for the sake of sexual freedom advertised everywhere have a devastating effect on the psycho-emotional sphere and harm health. This leads to quite serious family conflicts, the manifestation of adultery. Promiscuity in sexual relations often ends in severe venereal diseases.
Definitely, according to doctors, there is nothing dangerous for health in abstinence. For some sexual partners, abstinence serves as an incredibly bright stimulus for further relationships. Family psychologists quite often advise abstinence from sexual relations in order to preserve marital relations in the future.
Abstinence can be useful for people of the older age category who do not quite adequately perceive their age, do not want to put up with reality. Quite often, the dream of many men to regain their sexual strength with the help of special drugs ends in failure, both in a moral sense and in a physical one. At a certain age, it is necessary to correctly calculate your strength.
In general, it is quite difficult to discuss abstinence, its benefits, the solution to this extremely delicate problem lies not in the part located below the waist, but in the head of a person.
Although there are benefits to having sex, sometimes men and women abstain from it. Ladies endure such a practice much easier, but abstinence for men, the benefits and harms, is a very interesting and relevant topic, which is the subject of discussion for many individuals.
Is it useful for men to abstain, how much to do so as not to harm their health and how to abstain correctly - this should be considered closer. Knowing such important nuances, you can not only protect yourself from health problems, but also make it much stronger.
Sexual abstinence in men who live with a woman is not so common. If this process is still observed, then it lasts only a couple of days, which can be considered an absolute norm. If a man refrains from sexual intercourse for more than a week or even longer, then this cannot be considered a normal condition, it is most likely pathological. Of course, we are not talking about the fact that there is a need to refrain from sexual contact due to various injuries or diseases, here we mean the abstinence of absolutely healthy, young men.
How does abstinence affect men?
The body of each person is a unique structure, so long-term abstinence for some is the norm, while for others it is very harmful. Of course, in everything, as in the process of abstaining from sexual contact, the golden mean should be noted, because only then can the risk of additional problems be bypassed. Abstinence can make a man more calm or, on the contrary, irritable, cause problems or restore health.
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Pros and cons
If we talk about such a topic as the benefits of abstinence, then it is worth noting that it still exists and consists in the following points:
- opportunity for the body to rest and recover;
- after a short abstinence, both a man and a woman will be able to get more pleasure in bed;
- abstinence will be useful for those who need to restore their intimate health.
The advantages of abstinence have already become clear to everyone, but whether abstinence is harmful for a young male body should still be clarified. Yes, the harm from such a practice can be quite large, because if it is quite long and at the same time a man does not live alone, then more harm will be done to his health than good. If you abstain for too long, then there is a possibility that even a young man can become impotent, face various diseases and pathologies of the intimate sphere.
The consequences of prolonged abstinence in men
What leads to too long a lack of sex, some of the stronger sex do not even know. So, if a man does not have sex for a long time, the following consequences can overtake him:
- various kinds of nervous disorders;
- the appearance of diseases of the prostate gland;
- sperm quality deteriorates significantly;
- the reproductive system does not receive enough oxygen;
- the occurrence of congestive prostatitis, decreased libido and erection;
- development of insomnia.
Yes, the consequences of such experiments can be serious, but often there is a benefit from them.
When is abstinence useful?
If a man practices a month of abstinence, then there is nothing good in it. But still, there are cases when this practice is very useful. If we talk about the benefits of such a process, then it is as follows:
- refraining from frequent sex, you can achieve heights in school or at work;
- so that sexual relations acquire new colors;
- if you need to spend more energy on some other business;
- in the presence of different benefits of the sexual sphere in men and women.
There is no special benefit from unreasonable sexual abstinence, so it should not be practiced.
Advice! If a man still wants to take a break from sex, then such a break should not be stretched out, a few days of such practice is enough.
The opinion of sexologists
Qualified sexologists do not approve of such practices as abstaining from sexual relations. This can be very harmful for both men's and women's health, but they are not worth the risk. Of course, the younger the body of a man, the worse this practice affects him. But if the intimate sphere of a young man can recover faster, then at an older age this is unrealistic to achieve.
Sexual abstinence for a man is clearly not something that can bring significant benefits. That is why such a restriction should not be made frequent. Of course, there are cases when such a practice is extremely necessary, but they cannot be called frequent. If the absence of sexual contact is short-lived, then there is nothing wrong with that, but prolonged torment of one's own body can result in very serious consequences.
If abstinence is practiced in order to improve health indicators, then it is necessary to approach this moment correctly and in a timely manner. During the period of such practice, a woman definitely should not try to excite a man, because this will affect his health extremely negatively.
Conclusion
It is better to have a normal, regular sex life and it will definitely be much better than some kind of abstinence. Of course, too much sex is also not worth it, everything should have its own measure, which will become the key to good intimate health in the future. To abstain from sexual activity is unhealthy for healthy people, and doctors speak loudly about this. If you listen to the opinion of a specialist, then everything will be fine in terms of sexual life. The moment of abstinence, as well as the issue of prolonged sex, must be approached carefully and calmly, having considered all the pros and cons, because only then will it be possible not to harm.
