What Really Happens To Your Body When You Stop Making Love. No. 3 makes me really scared.


Has it been a while? Maybe you’re newly single or simply don’t have the time to date, but if you’ve noticed any of these changes in your mood or your body, it might be about time to get back in the game. This is what happens to your body when you stop having s*x, and it’s not all as pleasant as this first one.

1. YOU GET SICK MORE OFTEN

If you don’t have s*x for a long time, your immune system becomes significantly weaker. Germs then have an easier job of spreading in your body and you can catch a cold or get the flu more easily. So, just by having more s*x, you can help keep your herbal remedy teas in the closet!

2. YOUR STRESS LEVELS INCREASE

s*x is a great way to reduce your stress levels. It reduces the amount of stress hormones and makes you feel more relaxed in everyday life. Without this important balance, you could become a ticking time bomb!

3. IT’S HARDER FOR YOU TO GET AROUSED

It’s hard to believe, but true: If you don’t regularly “practice,” it’s difficult for a lot of people to become aroused. Men can experience problems having erections and it can be harder for women to have an orgasm. So, you have to stay on top of things to make sure the “switch” always remains on.

4. YOUR DREAMS CHANGE

Some people suddenly notice that they have strange dreams when their s*x life is suffering. It can mean that you unexpectedly start dreaming about it or have orgasms in your sleep.

5. OVER TIME YOU LOSE YOUR DESIRE TO HAVE S*X

If your body notices that you’re having a prolonged dry spell in the s*xual sense, the production of s*x hormones reduces. You feel less like having it if you have been abstinent for a while. In addition, your libido will eventually feel different. And this is all due to the fact that your S*x hormones are slowly vanishing.

6. YOU’LL FEEL MORE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR PARTNER AND YOURSELF

When a couple in a relationship only rarely sleep together, their interpersonal distance becomes greater. You may start to have feelings of uncertainty related to your partner and other people will seem more attractive to you.

7. IT LOWERS YOUR FEELING OF SELF-WORTH

It is not surprising that a person’s self-worth is harmed, if that individual does not regularly feel desired. But a lack of s*x has been proven to affect a person’s well-being, leading to sadness or depression when s*x is absent from their lives. Studies have shown that having s*x regularly helps fight depression. It can sometimes even work as well as antidepressants.

8. YOUR RISK OF CANCER INCREASES

For men, the risk of prostate cancer increases when they don’t have s*x for a longer period of time. So it’s not a bad idea for men to “flush out” the pipes. Because then the risk is significantly reduced.
Well, if all this isn’t motivation enough, then I don’t know what is! For all these reasons, it would be almost irresponsible not to make love more regularly, don’t you think?!

7 Ways To Reduce The Cortisol In Your Body


Here are 7 ways to reduce cortisol in the body:

1. GET SOME EXERCISE

Is there anything that physical activity won’t help? Seriously… there seems to be a new study every other day that links exercise to health benefits. Anyways, getting exercise can help reduce cortisol by “releasing” pent up stress or other counterproductive emotions.
One theory is that fear increases cortisol, and that by exercising we build upon our fortitude, resilience and self-confidence…effectively counteracting potential fear and reducing cortisol levels. Theories aside, exercise in any form is a great way to reduce cortisol levels.

2. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS OR MEDITATION

Any kind of meditation or mindfulness practice can lower cortisol levels. Even a few deep breaths in the middle of a hectic workday can reduce our anxiety and stress, which also lowers the stress hormone.
A good, simple practice: when we start to feel stressed out in any way, take 10-15 deep breaths while feeling the body relax. Paying single-minded attention to our body and mind is called mindfulness – a practice that is incredibly beneficial to reducing a multitude of negative effects, both mental and physical. Of course, this reduces levels of cortisol.

3. CONNECT WITH OTHERS

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered a link between social isolation and increased levels of cortisol in mice. It is believed that those with a predisposition towards mental illness who are socially isolated in adolescence are more at-risk for the development of abnormal behavior later in life.
This study confirms what many scientists already knew: human bonding is important to physical and mental health at any age. Familial ties, friendships and intimate relationships are all beneficial to stress and thus reduces cortisol levels.

4. LAUGH A LITTLE

“Laughter is the best medicine.” How many times have we heard this throughout our lives? Dr. William Fry, a behavioral psychiatrist whose been studying the effects of laughter for over 30 years, states that laughter is inextricably linked to a number of physical and mental benefits.
One such benefit of laughter is its positive effect on stress hormone levels. Studies show that having a sense of humor, laughing and levity are all beneficial in reducing the levels of cortisol and other stress hormones.

5. LISTEN TO SOME TUNES

Pretty much all of us have experienced music’s mood-enhancing properties. There’s something about putting on a favorite tune and feeling much better for doing so. Turns out that there is a chemical reason for this: music increases the number of endorphins (“feel good” chemicals) and reduces the amount of stress hormones in the brain.

6. EAT HEALTHY

Certain foods such as eggs, fish, lean meat, flaxseed, citrus fruits, berries and leafy greens can help reduce cortisol levels. Another good idea for lowering stress and reducing cortisol is to incorporate five small meals a day. This helps to stave off hunger and reduce the common food cravings that result from high levels of cortisol.
Finally, implementing a high-fiber and high-protein diet will aid in reducing stress hormones. Reducing complex carbohydrates (i.e. sugar and starches) is another idea that helps in keeping cortisol levels at bay.

7. GET ENOUGH SLEEP

This one is relatively simple to explain. Not getting adequate sleep (7 to 9 hours a night) produces a systematically negative response from the body. We’re prone to cognitive impairment and are more reactive to the environment around us – both things are very bad for stress.

It is important to establish a sleep routine. Sleep experts recommend going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, including on weekends. It is also important to reserve the bedroom for sleep-related activities only. No tablets, cell phones, or laptops in other words. Source