This Is What Happens When You Don’t Have Intimacy For Weeks | November 4, 2025
  • Deprived of the euphoric chemical cocktail provided by intimate relationships, the brain can seem to be on strike. Oxytocin and endorphins, nicknamed respectively the “happy hormone” and “natural painkiller,” act as a shield against stress. Without them, some experience rising anxiety or low morale. Physical contact, often underestimated, remains a key ingredient in maintaining emotional balance. Libido: The fire goes out… or ignites Abstinence sometimes acts as a brake on desire, generating a vicious circle where less activity leads to less desire. But the opposite effect exists: an imposed or chosen break can rekindle the flame, transforming anticipation into the engine of desire. It all depends on whether we endure or embrace this calm phase. Female Body: Subtle but notable changes In women, a decrease in natural lubrication or a loss of vaginal elasticity can make resuming intercourse uncomfortable. These effects, often linked to prolonged absence, are a reminder of the importance of listening to your body and taking the time to reconnect with physical intimacy. Male body: a risk to watch out for Continued on the next pag