YOU might think a lack of action between the sheets is a bad thing, but it's time to look on the bright side.
There are quite a few reasons why staying away from sex can be good for your health, so here we look at some of the top ones.
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You'll get stronger
Well, sort of.
This one comes from people who practice brahmacharya, which is basically celibacy.
They reckon sexual urges weaken the body, therefore when you don't have them you get strong.
They also link those urges to sickness so think without them you're less likely to fall ill.
Also, athletes are often encouraged not to have sex before a big match. The idea is it can leave them feeling depleted, or less string.
You'll feel more confident
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For a lot of people, ideas of self worth are totally tied up in how other people view them. It's all about whether they're attractive or people think they're sexy.
Once that's out the picture, they find other things to focus on which gets rid of the insecurities.
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Self control
You'll have to control your urges if you aren't getting any, which means you'll learn better self control.
That will benefit all aspects of your life - you won't fly off the handle so quickly, or find annoying comments at work quite so irritating.
Less health risks
If you're not having regular sex, obviously you won't be running the risk of picking up an STD.
You can also take this time to get a full sexual health check to make sure everything's OK.
For the women - no more panicking you're pregnant every time your period's late.
Body boosts
Studies have show abstaining from sex can improve your immune system, which means less chance of getting the winter flu when it goes round.
Other research has suggested it can give you a memory boost too.
You can also relax your grooming routine if you want to, especially following the news that hair down there is back on trend.
You time
Of course you'll have more time for friends and to pursue hobbies, but steering clear of sex will also show you what's important in your life.
You might find that turns out to be a red-hot romance, but it could also be companionship that you crave.
Once you know what you want in a partner, it should be easier to make relationships work.
