When you stop having sex—whether by choice, circumstance, or a natural shift in life priorities—your body does not suddenly break down or enter a state of dysfunction, despite what popular culture often suggests. In reality, the human body is remarkably adaptable, capable of recalibrating to both periods of activity and inactivity without compromising overall health. Sexual activity is not a biological requirement for survival in the same way that sleep, food, or hydration are. Instead, it is one of many experiences that can influence well-being in nuanced ways. When sexual activity decreases or stops entirely, the body begins to adjust...
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