In his book, Sex Detox, Ian Kerner, Ph. D advocates a period of abstinence for 30 days to improve relationships. He believes that partaking in a sex detox actually helps boost sex lives in the longer term, and enables couples to shift their focus onto other forms of connection.

Is abstinence a good thing?

Abstinence protects people against STDs from vaginal sex. But STDs can also spread through oral-genital sex, anal sex, or even intimate skin-to-skin contact without actual penetration (for example, genital warts and herpes can spread this way). Complete abstinence is the only way to guarantee protection against STDs.

What are pros and cons of abstinence?

What are the pros and cons?The Pros of Abstinence include: Has no side effects or health risks. Prevents pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Free. The Cons of Abstinence: Requires willpower and discipline.