It also affects soil moisture, which slows microbial growth and reduces leaching. This slows growth rates and reduces stamina and fitness. The resulting friction slows the board down dramatically. It also slows down loading of the module significantly. The rate of contractions gradually slows during the orgasm. The process slows down as it nears completion. This marks the point where the solar wind slows to subsonic speeds. The rate then slows as steady state is reached. Conversely, low humidity slows the baking process down. This slows the heartbeat and removes some fluid from tissues. The PSNS slows down the heart rate and aids in digestion, for example. As it nears the planet, the object slows down just before impact. Growth slows sharply at sexual maturity and may stop completely. As a cut heals, the clotting slows down. This slows the speed of the vehicle and produces structural loads.