Doctor, Is it unhealthy (physically) for a grown man to remain abstinent from sexual relationships? I haven t indulged since my divorce in 2000, even though my ex told her friends & family the reason we split was for my adultery; but I never cheated. She, however, was re-married 3 months after the divorce. Good for her. I want her to be happy. I just couldn t live with her. About all we had in common was carnal desire. Now, I don t want to risk either STDs or undesirable relationships, which seem to be all that is available. I really don t feel I m missing out, and I have more time, energy, and money for other activities as a result, but I admit that I *do* at times miss the non-sexual closeness, both physical and emotional/spiritual/etc. Thanks!