A little bit of sex can be good for your body, but if you’re doing it too much you could start experiencing some problems. Frequent sex can become detrimental to your mental health, and it’s also bad for your physical condition.
People who have a heart disease should avoid frequent sex as it may lead to a fatal cardiac arrest. Moreover, it can cause lower back pain due to rapid movements.
1. Excessive Swelling
As a man, you’ve probably wondered at some point if your sexual frequency is normal. Whether you’re in the honeymoon phase with your new partner or enjoying getaway sex on vacation, it’s important to know when to push pause and listen to your body’s signals. Those signals are often physical, and include signs of too much sex that you may not notice until days later.
For example, frequent sex can cause a urinary tract infection in the form of an unusual smell and burning sensation while urinating. The excess fluids can also wreak havoc on your vulva, causing pain and irritation, or even engorgement and swelling.
One of the most common fears people have about having sex is that it will cause a heart attack. However, the risk of having a heart attack during sex is low as long as your blood pressure and heart rate are stable, Michael Blaha, M.D., a director of clinical research at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, tells INSIDER. He says you should avoid sex if you’re experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat.
But how often you have sex is completely up to you and your partner. Having regular conversations about your feelings, needs, and desires can help you figure out the right amount for you. And it’s okay if your feelings change — the amount of sex you want to have can wax and wane depending on factors like stress levels, medication, hormonal changes, or age.
2. Pain or Irritation
Indulging in a little sex is good for you, as long as it feels right and doesn’t cause any pain or irritation. That’s why having a regular check-up with your doctor is a great idea, and your gynecologist can also refer you to a urologist or sex therapist, if needed.
It’s possible to go overboard on the sex thing, and that can have negative health effects, especially for women. One issue is excessive swelling of the vagina and labia, which can be uncomfortable or even painful. Another problem can be urinary tract infections, which can happen if there’s too much fluid between the skin and the tissues in the vagina or vulva, Bitner says. Infections are more likely to occur if you don’t use the bathroom before and after intercourse.
Having too much sex can also have emotional and social consequences. It can lead to strained or broken relationships with partners, friends, and family members. It can cause legal issues, too, if you’re engaging in sexual behavior that violates consent laws. It can also negatively impact mental health by creating feelings of guilt and shame.
It’s a good idea to talk regularly with your partner about how much sex you both want. That way, you can be on the same page and have a healthy relationship. And if you feel like your sex drive is changing, that could be a sign that it’s time to take a break.
3. Blood Pressure or Heart Rate Changes
Sex has many positive effects on the body – it can help reduce high blood pressure, improve immune system function and help people sleep better. It can also lead to a sense of closeness between partners and reduce stress. These effects are caused by the release of oxytocin, also known as the love hormone. However, some people worry that too much sex could damage their heart. This fear can cause them to avoid sexual activity, even when it’s important for their relationship.
Although sex is not harmful to healthy individuals, it can be dangerous for those with heart disease or other medical conditions. People who have had a heart attack or are recovering from heart surgery should talk to their doctor before engaging in sexual activity. Those with a history of heart disease may develop a life-threatening arrhythmia (rapid, irregular heartbeat) during sexual activity or develop other serious cardiovascular problems.
In general, having sex too often can make a person feel tired and exhausted. It can also affect a person’s mental health and cause feelings of disgust or repulsiveness toward sex. This can eventually affect the quality of a person’s relationship and can be detrimental to both partners. It is also a good idea to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, herpes and genital warts.
4. Infections
People who have sex often also suffer from frequent infections, including those of the bladder or vagina. Having too much sex can cause bacteria to shift from the back of the urethra to the front, which can lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs), also known as “honeymoon cystitis.” Other symptoms of UTIs include a sudden urge to pee with little or no urine coming out, pain or burning during urination, or urine that’s cloudy or pink.
The frequent contact that occurs during sex can also lead to other infections, such as yeast infections (candidiasis) or bacterial vaginosis, which aren’t sexually transmitted but can be spread from partner to partner. Yeast infections can make you feel itchy and uncomfortable, while bacterial vaginosis may cause painful vulva discharge or a feeling of fullness.
It’s also possible to catch genital warts, herpes, and other STIs by giving or receiving oral sex. Symptoms of this type of sex can include sores or cuts around the mouth, anus, or penis, and a red or white coating on the skin.
While most people can have sex as frequently as they want, it’s important to listen to your body if it tells you that you need to take a break. Any physical side effects, such as swelling, irritation, or a change in blood pressure or heart rate, could be your body’s way of telling you that you need to slow down.
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