How long can a woman live without an intimate life? Here are 10 truths you should know about the subject.

  1. The needs don’t disappear, they are appeased… on the surface

The need for closeness, tenderness, or affection doesn’t disappear. It simply becomes more discreet. We can bury it, forget it for a while, but it often ends up resurfacing in the form of frustration, melancholy, or a longing for something else.

  1. Less complicity, more stress

This deep human connection releases hormones in our bodies that soothe, comfort, and create a sense of security. When it’s lacking, our bodies can enter a state of tension more frequently: restless sleep, nervousness, irritability… all signals that shouldn’t be ignored.

  1. Other areas are taking over… but not completely

Some women fill this void with a stimulating career, personal projects, or strong friendships. And that’s wonderful! But even with a full life, there can remain a kind of lack that nothing else truly replaces: the lack of an intimate and sincere connection with someone.

  1. A loneliness that erodes self-esteem

Without attention and affection, it’s easy to start doubting yourself. “Do I still deserve to be loved? Am I still desirable?” These thoughts, sometimes insidious, can undermine self-confidence if they go unacknowledged.

  1. We adapt… but at what cost?

Human beings are resilient. Yes, a woman can adapt to living without intense emotional connection. But this adaptation can also be accompanied by a certain emotional detachment. As if learning to stop hoping, in order to stop suffering. A “survival” mode that isn’t always easy to shift out of.