10 Ways a Sexless Relationship Affects the Man

There are many psychological effects that a sexless relationship can pose on a man. A lack of intimacy and sex is one of the top consequences of non-intimacy in relationships. The following are some of the effects on a man when they lack sex in a relationship.

1. A lack of self-esteem

As a man, you may not be vocal about it, but you’d start to think, “What’s wrong with me? Even if the people around you have no idea about this problem, your actions would show how your self-esteem has been affected. Some men may want to find approval and a feeling of being wanted somewhere else.

2. A sense of embarrassment

If your wife thinks that it’s just casual talk or a fun fact, this may already cause an argument and even resentment. This is one of the most common effects of a lack of sex in relationships. It could make the husband feel like they are being shamed and talked about.

3. Irritability

A lack of sex can cause partners to have fewer of their happy moods and be more irritable. For some, it can also cause depression and the general feeling of being disconnected from the relationship.

4. Failure anxiety

If you live in a sexless relationship as a man, it may make you think you are a failure. Sex is an important part of a relationship. If he cannot have sex with you or feels like you do not want him, it can make him feel like a failure.

5. Resentment and rage

There are situations where the husband may feel anger and resentment towards his wife, ultimately leading to more fights. This will not solve the problem but will only make it worse. In time, the angry and resentful husband may abandon the marriage or cheat.

6. You may drift apart

When there is no sex in your relationship, you and your man may find yourselves drifting apart. A sexually deprived partner may try to find love and intimacy somewhere else as well. Intimacy and sex are major parts of a relationship and are responsible for a better bond, understanding, and love.

7. Poor mental health

Sex is a major source of stress relief and releases happy hormones in the body. Lack of sex can lead to mental health issues, especially when the man feels that he cannot perform well in bed. Depression and anxiety can become common consequences of a sexless relationship.

8. He treats you like a roommate

As for the effects of a sexless marriage on a man, He may start to treat you like a roommate and not your wife. You may live under the same roof, but your relationship may be hitting the rocks.

9. Poor physical health

A man may start to see a decline in his physical health due to the absence of sex in a relationship. Sex, its frequency, and quality have a direct link with physical health. Heart health, prostate health, and bladder health are significantly affected by sex.

10. Considered divorce 

When it starts to take a toll on the man, he may consider separation and divorce. Thoughts of divorce may begin to fog his mind, and if it continues like this, he may also act on them.

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