This is what happens to your body when you don’t have sex.

Not having sex can lead to potential physical effects like
weaker pelvic muscles (women) or increased ED risk (men), stress/blood pressure hikes due to less “happy hormone” release, and emotional impacts like “touch starvation,” anxiety, or even heightened libido for some; however, abstinence isn’t inherently bad, with benefits varying by individual, and people can still meet sexual needs in other ways.
Physical Changes

Hormonal Shifts: Less release of endorphins and oxytocin can elevate stress and blood pressure.
Vaginal Health (Women): Tissues can become thinner, drier, and shrink without regular intercourse, potentially making sex painful.
Pelvic Floor (Women): Inactivity can weaken pelvic floor muscles, possibly leading to urinary incontinence.
Erectile Function (Men): Infrequent ejaculation might increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Immune System: Lack of intimacy (including sex) can potentially weaken the immune system.

Emotional & Mental Effects

Stress & Mood: Higher stress, irritability, anxiety, and feelings of isolation are possible due to missing stress-relieving hormones.
Touch Starvation: A lack of physical intimacy can lead to “skin hunger,” affecting mood and well-being.
Libido Changes: Some experience a decrease in sex drive, while others might find their libido increases as they focus on it more.
Confidence: Re-entering sexual activity after a break might bring temporary soreness or loss of confidence.