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October 7, 2026

7 things that happen to your body when you stop having sex

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Men who have sex less than once a week face twice the incidence of erectile dysfunction compared to those who are sexually active at least weekly, according to the Tampere Aging Male Urologic Study.

The evidence, drawn from peer-reviewed studies and clinical sources, points in a consistent direction: the body adapts to the absence of sex in ways that are measurable but largely reversible. From cortisol levels to pelvic floor strength to erectile function, regular sexual activity supports a range of physiological processes — and targeted habits can help preserve many of those benefits even during periods of abstinence.

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