While not having sex for a little while can cause some interpersonal issues, it is unlikely to affect a man’s physical health and well-being. There are many physical and mental benefits to having sex, such as stress relief, mood improvement, and stronger immune health, as well as fostering closeness and connection, and providing emotional support. Although there are no adverse physical health effects to prolonged abstinence, it can cause emotional or mental disturbances to both the man and their partner(s).

Although sex is such a fundamental aspect of the human experience, it is quite normal for men to not be sexually active. This can occur for any number of reasons, including, but not limited to:

– Asexuality — A sexual identity characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to people. Asexuality is common among men and can arise from genetics, personality, and environment.
– Older Age — With age comes a reduction in libido, or a lack of sexual desire. This can affect how interested a man might be in sex over time and is quite normal in the older population.
– Not Connecting with Partner — In other cases, men may not be sexually active because of a lack of connection with their partner or intimacy with them. This may have very little to do with distance (at least physical distance) and may be the result of emotional strain in the relationship.
– No Desire — With so much happening every day, sometimes sex can slip the mind. This is perfectly normal and is nothing to be ashamed of.

Sexual activity in men is strongly linked to testosterone levels. The higher testosterone levels are, the more likely men are to be sexually active.

– The twenties — In their twenties, men produce a large amount of testosterone; males in this age group have an average of more than three orgasms per week.
– The thirties — The next decade of life start to see a slight decline in testosterone; still, an average of slightly less than three orgasms a week is normal for men in their thirties.
– The Forties — Most men in their forties are in good sexual health and have an average of two orgasms per week.
– The fifties — Only about 7 percent of males in their fifties are impotent; an average of 1.75 orgasms a week occurs in this decade of life.
– The sixties — For sexagenarians, the average number of orgasms is just under one a week; this often depends on sexual function, as 20 percent of men in their sixties have erectile dysfunction.
– Seventies & Beyond — Without the help of medication, about 70 percent of 70-year-old males are potent, meaning they can get an erection.

Abstaining from sex is not always evident, but there are some signs that can indicate when a man is not sexually active, including:

– Seeming more stressed than usual
– Not sleeping well
– Decreased cognitive function
– Increased risk of prostate cancer (only if no ejaculation occurs at all)
– Weakened immune system
 
If you want to improve your or your partner’s sexual drive and desire, the male sexual health specialists at American Male Medical can help! Call us today or book an online appointment with our men’s health specialist, or visit one of our clinics. We have four locations to better serve you: Lewisville, TX; Sherman Oaks, CA; Irvine, CA; and Nashville, TN. We serve patients from Lewisville TX, Sherman Oaks CA, Irvine CA, Nashville TN, Carrollton TX, Flower Mound TX, Los Angeles CA, Tustin, CA, and Oak Hill TN. We look forward to serving you!