Sexual Relationships 
Sexual Health 11 mo
Can lack of sex contribute to depression?
Anonymous
What do you think?
Updates:
11 mo
Guys I’m asking because I feel the older I get the more frustrated and stressed I feel. I’m a virgin - out of choice because I’ve yet to meet a good man and be in a healthy relationship. Everyone has their own timing I guess and mine just hasn’t come around yet. I feel that having sex and that intimacy in my life would elevate all the negative feelings I have. I try to feel better by talking about sex with my friends, and wearing lingerie and working on my body at the gym every day.
11 mo
Thank you guys RE my update!! You’re all so nice!!! :)
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What Girls & Guys Said
17 95I think the lack of healthy social interactions, including sex is very unhealthy.
For woman... Yes think it will because for most woman sex is more then just a nice feeling. Emotions and feelings are involved aswell
I bet it is one of the leading causes of depression.
re:Update. You are right. These things work on their own schedule. You will find somebody that will love you for who you are.
I would say so.
i think its definitely one of the biggest factors
Yeah, I would assume so! I've also heard reports that Millenial fertility is in the crapper. I have a theory (that totally can't be supported by evidence at all) that part of the reason we have all this mental illness is because people's bodies are going insane because they can't make babies and everything feels wrong.
I can't wait to have babies.
no, that's stupid
Could be a lack of intimacy, human touch or just loneliness.
Yes, if you are obsessed about not having it.
After so long it could.
You invent your own depression honey.
Not sure what that means.
It can be, it can also be the sole reason for it if nothing else in your life sucks.
Almost everyone craves sex.
You might have to actively search, but you will find the right guy for you eventually, as long as you remain patient and don't rush into things with the wrong guy.
Thanks
Lack of sex… no. Lack of emotional and physical intimacy.. absolutely
Hmmmmmm. Directly and only? Unlikely. As a contributing factor? Yes.
In healthcare, there is the "Rule of Threes":
The human body will begin to suffer damage after the following thresholds are met:
3 minutes without oxygen
3 days without water
3 weeks without food
3 months without touch
If someone were to extend that to include intercourse,
maybe there is the basis for a research study here.
3 months without touch? I don't believe that. I have been without touch for 4 years now. I'm still fine.
They are not talking just "sexual"touch, rather ANY kind of touch with other people.
More a lack of human contact in general. I have had sex while being depressed and it did nothing for me.
Yes it can. I'm living proof
Same lol
You? You're beautiful. How are you not getting sex?
No boyfriend I guess
I'll help you then. Lol
Absolutely, it totally can.
It surely can, also meaningless sex.
Obviously.
It’s why I have sex at least once a week…and that’s not even that high. Should target 4-5 times a week
Well, I think so, because it can lead to mental exhaustion.
Welcome back.
Thanks