There are always going to be times in our lives when those of us who engage in sexual activity will have to go without having sex for a long time. It is a trying reality, but it is inevitable for all of us, regardless of its reasoning.
Knowing how your body and mind respond to the lack of sexual activity helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself as a sexual being.
According to what sex therapist Shay Rees-Davies has witnessed in her practice, "the more significant impact of a lack of sex occurs on a psychological level".