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reader, DoubleM  +, writes (12 November 2009):
 In my opinion, sexual activity is a normal, healthy human (and animal, insect, etc.) activity that does indeed contribute to overall physical health. It appears that only "Vintage64" mentioned the "getting the heart racing" factor, and others rightly spoke of mental health, but I think there are real physical health values at stake. If anyone does not exercise their body in some way, whether at work or the gym or whatever, their muscles will eventually tend to weaken over time. The old adage that, "If you don't use it, you lose it" may not be totally factual, but even the mind functions better when exercised.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (11 November 2009):
 If you read this question again, it's possible our poster is asking if a man who isn't interested in sex is healthy. Maybe there's a man with an issue like diabetes, low testosterone, medications that cause erectile dysfunction, alcoholism and he's been off sex. Maybe she doesn't know why he's off sex, and is trying to figure it out.
If you look at her age range (in the 50s) it could be that she has a man in that same age range or above that she is worried about. Look, if a young woman in the 18-21 range asked this question, we might have a different take on this for her guy.
Can a man do without sex and be healthy? That's the question that was posed. A man can have aching balls and still be healthy. Suppose this is a man who hasn't had sex in a long time, and she is wondering if he is healthy. Tackle it from that perspective, there may be a whole list of reasons for a man in his 50s and above to lose his sex drive. I'd say in this case, he'd need to have a thorough phyical to find out what might be causing this.
Good luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): I like how so many women chime in here...like they know. Gimme a break.No, a mature man needs sexual release frequently. Without a partner it is achieved through masturbation. Without masturbation it is achieved through wet dreams. Wet dreams are the result of an erotic dream, not a dream about Oprah or carpentry.My balls will actually ache, like I have been kicked in them, if I do not cum every few days. For me the aching is not a healthy condition.
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reader, CaringGuy  +, writes (11 November 2009):
We don't need it to be healthy (not reall, no matter what tests say), but we do need to be happy!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): first of all i see that you are a woman so i am wondering what this post is truly about. lets say that a) you are wanting to punish some one by with holding sex...they may not be happy and they may not stay but they won't "die" from the lack. b) someone you know doesn't appear interested anymore and youre afraid it is because they aren't healthy...that could be, in fact in all likelyhood it is a waning of testosterone in a man as he ages or some ED possibly.. c) he is getting it somewhere else.
In my opinion a man who desires sex can have physical and emotional problems that directly relate to the unfulfilled sexual release. I believe a man can be "healthy", without it but studies show that as a whole unhappy people have more health issues than happy people. Thus i would draw the conclusion that a well sexed man would be happier, and therefore healthir. Perhaps there are levels of heealthy...healthy, healthier, and healthiest? lol
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): Males have a psychological and emotional need for sex. It provides much needed comfort and closeness. That's why married men live longer than single or divorced men.
As for a physical reason, yes, men need to have regular ejaculations. Whether from sex, oral, or masturbation doesn't matter, but males must regularly ejaculate, or there is a great increase in risk for prostate problems, testicular problems, and more...
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reader, Illithid +, writes (11 November 2009):
 Physically? Sure thing.
Emotionally? That depends.
There are many men that are quite content to go years, or even an entire lifetime, without sex of any sort. But inside of a committed relationship, there are several studies that say men that don't feel sexually desired within an otherwise loving relationship suffer lower self esteem, reduced job satisfaction, and even decreased health. A person (of either gender) wants to be wanted, and a man that is not wanted physically by his partner does suffer from that.
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reader, HonningKanin  +, writes (11 November 2009):
 Physically, yes, but Some studies suggest that they also live shorter lives. It could be at higher risk for things like stress, stomach ulsers and prostate cancer believe it or not.
Mentally, yes, but it has to be something they utterly desire. Look at priests. Not all of them are cut out to be celebate and when you supress natural urges like that it does lead to mental instabilities.
Overall I dont see why people shouldn't indulge in something that is entirely natural.
HonningKanin
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reader, Lola1  +, writes (11 November 2009):
 Excellent point, Lazy Guy.
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (11 November 2009):
 What do you think men did in the navy? Even today there are only a few women on say a carrier.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): I would say it helps health wise, I mean it gets the heart racing, which has to be good right?
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2009): the Buddhist monks in Thailand were doing well enough...then again, they could also use more than one set of vocal chords at the same time, and never wore shoes. The average Joe probably wouldn't fare so well without sex, shoes, and uses only one set of vocal chords...
hm, where was I? Right, sex. They can survive without it, but alas, maybe not thrive ^^ -g
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reader, Lola1 +, writes (11 November 2009):
Everyone is different and it is hard to answer in a way that may be specific to you without more information, however one would probably have to define "healthy".
To me, "healthy" includes "emotional balance". One does need to feel loved, attractive, interesting and desirable.
As a woman, I need sex and to feel desired to be emotionally satisfied in a relationship. However, if I am single, will I "simply die" if I don't get "some"... well... no.
I have a hard time thinking that - GENERALLY SPEAKING - lumping all men into one category - men are any different.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (11 November 2009):
 Healthy...no. Happy...yes.
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