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Does Abstinence From Sex Cause Harm To Health?

Hello, I am a 27 year old virgin and I was wondering if not having sex is harmful or not healthy for women. I choose to wait til marriage but just haven t found the one . I hear constantly that having sex three times a week can elongate your life. What is true? Am I risking my health staying a virgin?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hi, and thanks for your question. I rapidly understand you have never conceived before, since you are still a virgin. First I would like to tell you, its true having sex in a healthy manner ensures a good health generally speaking. If you are still a virgin till now, there are now health risk you should worry about which could prompt you to start having sex immediately. On the contrary, you are becoming to old to have at leats your first child, because there are certain risks on you and your baby's side if you concieve at an older age. So rest assured about your worries on your sexual life, your health is not jeopardized.
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Does Abstinence From Sex Cause Harm To Health?

Hi, and thanks for your question. I rapidly understand you have never conceived before, since you are still a virgin. First I would like to tell you, its true having sex in a healthy manner ensures a good health generally speaking. If you are still a virgin till now, there are now health risk you should worry about which could prompt you to start having sex immediately. On the contrary, you are becoming to old to have at leats your first child, because there are certain risks on you and your baby s side if you concieve at an older age. So rest assured about your worries on your sexual life, your health is not jeopardized.