Inc. All rights reserved. According to Chinese Medicine, a balanced sexual life is necessary for health. One is born with a certain amount of essence which can be maintained and developed throughout one s life by proper lifestyle, emotional health and Qi Gong exercises. Essence may then be likened to the DNA aspects of a person.
Essence is said to be lost during ejaculation for men and either orgasm or childbirth for women.
According to some texts, essence can be maintained and even strengthened by intercourse with a loving partner and a conscious mind. Conversely, masturbation, sex while angry and sex with strangers is strongly depleting. There is little said about what amount of sexual activity is appropriate for women. For men there are definite guidelines as to frequency. For a healthy man from age 14 through 20, intercourse 2 times a day is appropriate.