What Happens To Your Brain When You Stop Having Sex?

Ever wondered about the effects of no sex or what actually happens when you stop having sex? From brain chemistry changes to mood shifts, this video breaks down how a lack of sex can affect your mental health (and no, your brain doesn’t just dramatically quit on you overnight). Turns out, your dopamine might miss it… but your body has a few plot twists too. Curious about the extreme side of this topic? Check out our video on What Happens When You Never Have Sex for a deeper dive into long-term effects and misconceptions. https://youtu.be/qdfrEk2vPBE?si=x-qsGGnQ7tLlsuLK 0:00 Intro 0:27 What happens to your brain 1:05 Dopamine and motivation 1:52 Stress and mood changes 2:34 Physical effects 3:15 Relationships and emotional connection 3:45 Is it actually bad for you? 4:00 Outro Further Reading (APA): Brody, S. (2010). The relative health benefits of different sexual activities. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 7(4), 1336–1361. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.x Prause, N., & Pfaus, J. (2015). Viewing sexual stimuli associated with greater sexual responsiveness, not erectile dysfunction. Sexual Medicine, 3(2), 90–98. https://doi.org/10.1002/sm2.58 Writer & Editor: Michelle Rivas Voice Over: Amanda Silvera Animator: Luke Lee Project Manager: Michelle Rivas YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Contact us to join our team at tu@psych2go.net