Sex: Too much of it is bad

May 11, 2017

While scientists have proved that sex can decrease anxiety and improve your moods, sex can be unhealthy.



Sex can make people feel pleasurable and apparently, you can have as many sex activities as you like. While scientists have proved that sex can decrease anxiety and improve your moods, sex can be unhealthy. It is a little absurd to think that a pleasurable activity such as sex can end up in misery. However, it is true.

Rug burns or bruises
This is one obvious effect of too much sex because of the rubbing during sex activities. This is especially so if you have rough sex. Rug burns make it very uncomfortable to have sex in certain positions and the bruises can be painful after you notice it.

Soreness and swelling
Ladies are susceptible to feeling a bit sore after a steamy session. This is often as a result of vaginal excoriation which simply refers to the scraping of the vaginal walls during penetration. This makes it very painful to engage in any sexual activity that involves penetration.

Dehydration
Having sex is usually a physically involving activity that will make you sweat and lose lots of water. If you have sex too many times without staying hydrated, you could become dehydrated in no time.


 Urinary tract infection (UTI)
UTI or urinary tract infection can be very uncomfortable or even painful. Having too much sex, especially with different people, can expose you to this condition.

Lower back pain
After a long session, you could develop lower back pain. This can make any attempt at indulging in sexual intercourse virtually impossible.

Injured nerves
While the normal human being can withstand all sorts of sexual stimulation, the nerves may get a bit sore after an intense session. It is, therefore, better to pace yourself before overindulging and you could easily end up the activity for some time.

Trouble climaxing
Men are often unable to climax after having too much sex in a short period of time. This is a perfectly normal reaction and you don't need to worry about it. This is usually down to the act that you have exhausted or considerably diminished the sperm and semen levels. The body needs time to recharge before you can get back to your randy ways.

Decreased vision

While this might seem farfetched, it does actually happen to many people.

Strained muscles
Like any other physical activity, sexual intercourse can cause muscle strains. This could result in pain and even immobility. You might be required to stay off sex for a while as you recover.

Exhaustion
While this is not a dangerous effect of too much sex, it can affect your quality of life. You cannot afford to go through life with tiredness. Indulging in sex several times a day will drain all your energy and leave you an exhausted feeling most of the time. During sexual activity, the body releases norepinephrine, epinephrine and cortisol which increase the heart rate and trigger the release of glucose in the blood. All this activity is tiring, especially when done frequently.

Hair loss
Sexual intercourse increases the levels of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. This hormone, in turn, leads to hair loss as DHT is known to kill hair follicles and cause male pattern baldness.


Weak immunity
Your immunity can be lowered as an effect of too much sex. The prostaglandin E-2 hormone is released into the blood stream during sex. This hormone can lead to the following problems when produced in excessive amounts - weakening immunity, damaged tissues, nervous and muscular pain and lack of sexual stimulation.

Heart attack
While this is rare, there are situations when people suffer from a heart attack during sexual intercourse. While sex can be good for your heart as it is a cardiovascular activity like some others, you should do it with cautions if you have a history of heart problems.

Fracture
While the penis cannot break, it is important to know that it can suffer from a fracture. You will normally hear a popping or snapping sound followed by the loss of erection. This normally results in swelling at the base of the penis or scrotum.

So, how much sex is healthy and normal?
There is no right or wrong answer to this. The amount of sex one should have often differs from person to person. The best way to go about this issue is to discuss it with your partner. As long as you are both comfortable with the frequency of your sexual activities, you need not worry. However, if you notice that your sexual activity is interfering with your work or day to day life, you might adjust it or see a therapist.

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