Ever wondered what can happen to your body if you stop having s3x? Well, one expert has weighed in on the range of problems lack of action in the bedroom can cause.
Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a professor, podcaster, columnist and s3x and relationship expert from California has shared that both men and women can faced a lot of issues after forgoing s3x for a month or two.
Speaking to DailyMail.com, Dr Tara said men who are s3xually inactive could end up with a rare condition called penile atrophy, where penile tissue becomes less elastic and causes it to shrink by one to two centimetres.
The Celebs Go Dating co-host concerned those effects from s3x are at risk of a range of physical symptoms, like penile and vaginal atrophy – painful s3x and shrinking genitals – which could begin to manifest in as little as six months.
The science behind how long it takes for the penis to shrink, however, appears to still be up for debate as Tobias Kohler, assistant professor of urology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, told WebMD that it comes down to a lack of regular erections.
Moreover, women who go without s3x for months could suffer from vaginal atrophy, making intercourse uncomfortable and painful.
This is because s3x promotes bl00d flow and lubrication down there, so when the vaginal tissues become thin and dry – which can shorten the vaginal canal – penetration becomes more difficult.
But our mental health is just as important as our physical health and Dr Tara said the lack of human and physical touch can give our oxytocin and dopamine levels a beating, resulting in insecurities, lower self-esteem, irregular emotions and infidelity.
