An authority in the field has outlined the potential effects on your body if you were to engage in sexual activity “for 12 hours straight”.
You might be wondering… how could anyone possibly sustain such an effort for half a day?
While it’s certainly rare, a few individuals have managed to achieve this remarkable endurance.
In addition to the inevitable exhaustion, an expert has outlined the possible consequences of choosing to partake in such an endeavor.
The Metro consulted experts to understand the health implications of having sex for an extended duration.
Dr. Danae Maragouthakis, associated with the sexual health clinic Yoxly, remarked: “Prolonged, repetitive, and overly vigorous sexual activity can irritate or abrade genital tissue.”
“This will lead to swelling, bleeding, and discomfort.”
The doctor highlighted that symptoms such as cuts, micro-tears, and tenderness could result, making the experience rather uncomfortable.
It is perhaps not surprising that the likelihood of contracting STIs and STDs rises if you engage in sexual activity with multiple partners over a prolonged timeframe.
“Irritation and abrasions compromise the integrity of the skin, which increases your chances of picking up or passing on an STI,” Dr. Maragouthakis noted.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the US, with chlamydia cases also remaining high.
Additionally, particularly concerning women, the sexual health expert pointed out: “Engaging in sex for such a prolonged period of time and with multiple partners raises the risk of disrupting the vaginal microbiome.”
“This can alter the PH of the vagina, making you more susceptible to STIs, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis.”
According to the Metro, Dr. Lawrence Cunningham stated that individuals engaging in prolonged sexual activity increase their likelihood of developing urinary tract infections (UTI).
Doctors recommend urinating after sex, but maintaining this practice becomes challenging if you’ve been continuously active for 12 hours.
“With extended sessions, the constant friction and potential for bacteria entering the urethra increase, which heightens the risk of developing a UTI,” Dr. Cunningham elaborated.
Furthermore, there are mental health considerations, with therapist Natasha Silverman informing the Metro: “The brain and body have limits, and it is unusual for women to naturally remain in a state of pleasurable sexual arousal for a 12-hour period.”
“Having sex when no longer turned on can be psychologically and physically painful and distressing, and increase the chances of sexual interactions becoming traumatic.”