Lockdown sex ban could cause men to struggle with erections from less bonking

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Welcome to lockdown 2.0, where millions of singletons and couples living apart face yet another dry spell.

Thanks to another bout of coronavirus restrictions, many Brits won't be having much time between the sheets.

And while it might become a frustration to you, a lack of sex could have some negative impacts on your body too.

One thing for sure is that a dry spell is normal but it's important to know what damage it could do to you.

A lack of frisky time could increase the chances of a number of health conditions, as well as make an impact on the immune system.

Here are seven problems that could happen when you're not having enough sex.

It's no secret sex makes you release happy endorphins, so when you're not having it, it could make you feel stressed.

A 2005 study published in the journal Biological Psychology suggested sex is far more effective than masturbation.

This is because a good romp increases the level of endorphins and the hormone oxytocin produced by the brain.

Research has found how oxytocin can offset the effects of stress-causing hormone cortisol.

Having more sex can actually make you smarter when you age.

Two studies, one by Oxford and the other by Coventry University, found that people who bonked more scored higher on tests.

Another study, conducted on middle-aged rats, discovered that regular bedroom activity produces new brain cells after intercourse.

A study found that having sex twice a week halved a man's chance of getting clogged arteries compared to those doing it less.

It is believed men who enjoy regular fun between the sheets often have better circulation and healthier blood vessels.

However, that's not always the case for women because their arousal is less dependent on healthy blood flow.

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The human body's immune system gets a boost from sex.

Previous studies have shown it produces more Immunoglobulin A which is an antibody that fights off illnesses.

According to Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, those who bonk twice a week produce 30% of it than those who don't.

Men who have less sex could actually be damaging their performance in the sack later on in life.

An American study in 2008 revealed that blokes going through dry spells develop erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.

This isn't good news for women who already suffer from painful periods.

But having sex during that time of the month can alleviate menstrual cramps.

Men in their late teens and early 20s could suffer the kind of problems middle-aged men face if they watch explicit videos.

Experts say frequently watching X-rated clips can de-sensitise men and make them less likely to get turned on in the bedroom.