A lack of physical intimacy doesn’t just impact emotional life; it can also have repercussions on the body, mind, and overall well-being. Here’s an overview of the possible effects.

 Libido: between decline and resurgence

Abstinence can lead to a gradual decrease in desire, creating a cycle where less activity leads to less desire. But the opposite is also true: a break, whether voluntary

 Changes in women

A prolonged absence of intercourse can sometimes be accompanied by:

• decrease in natural lubrication,

• Loss of vaginal elasticity
  can make resuming sexual activity more uncomfortable. These changes highlight the importance of listening to your body and gently re-establishing intimacy.

 Impacts on humans

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