Improvement and Enhancement to your Sexual Health – The Chinese Way

Common Sexual health Problems

Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is what most people think of when they hear the term "male sexual problem." The National Institutes of Health estimates 15 million to 30 million American men do suffer from erectile dysfunction and need drugs to have sexual intercourse. However, other forms of sexual dysfunction can affect men. These include:

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Men with this disorder have a persistent lack of sexual desire or appetite, absence of sexual fantasies and complete lack of interest in and avoidance of sexual contact with a partner. It may be caused by boredom or unhappiness in a long-standing relationship or result from traumatic events in childhood or adolescence. Depression also may play a role. Possible physical causes include drug side effects and hormonal deficiencies. Sometimes, boosting abnormally low testosterone levels may help.

Male orgasmic disorders: Also called ejaculatory disorders, these include inhibited ejaculation (orgasm does not occur) and premature ejaculation (when ejaculation occurs before, during or soon after penetration and before the man desires). Inhibited orgasm is usually caused by a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety, or use of substances like alcohol or drugs. The man's emotional state and feelings such as guilt, boredom or resentment also may play a role. The cause of premature ejaculation is unclear but is thought to result from a combination of psychological and physical factors. Both problems are typically treated by teaching the man and his partner techniques for either producing or slowing down orgasm.

Peyronie's disease: Thought to affect about 1 percent of men usually between the ages of 40 and 60, Peyronie's disease is characterized by the formation of a hard, fibrous layer called plaque under the skin on one side of the penis. This disorder usually starts out as an inflammation, leading to a hardened scar that causes the penis to bend sharply when erect. If hardening occurs on both sides, indentations and shortening may result. The scarring or hardening can make erections painful and intercourse difficult or impossible. The bent or misshapen appearance of the penis can lead to emotional distress, which in turn worsens any sexual difficulties. Doctors are not sure what causes Peyronie's disease, but in many cases, the condition resolves itself.

Dyspareunia: Men who experience dyspareunia, or pain during intercourse, usually have an underlying problem such as prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) or some kind of nerve damage.

Basic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

The secrets of rejuvenation, longevity and beauty were highly sought after by members of the imperial royal court and the wealthy elite of ancient China.

China has a system of health care that originated for more than 5,000 years ago and is based on the principles of nature or "Tao".

The Chinese meticulously studied how nature manifested itself through cycles and flows of Qi (气- Chi) to preserve itself and create balance and harmony. Thus, the human body is a reflection of nature and follows the same principles. It is based on a paradigm of the body unlike that used in Western modern medicine. This model centers on the concept of "Qi" (pronounced "chee"), loosely translated as "energy", and its effect on physiological function and health.

The scientific understanding that human beings are complex bioelectric systems supports this theory. The Chinese promotes the body's ability to heal itself. The main principle is centered around the concept of yin and yang, the two opposing forces that create life.

The Qi or "vital life force" is a product of the healthy balance between yin and yang, and flows through the meridians or "energy pathways" along the body.

If the Qi is out of balance this will manifest in the body as disease and will consequently show itself on the face and the body. "Anything in the interior will be reflected in the exterior" (famous Chinese doctor Zhu Danzi).

The Chinese believes that there are five elements that hold everything in the universe, including our health, is governed by five natural elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Human beings, both physically and mentally, are intertwined with nature.

Although it is difficult for Westerners to relate this philosophy to the Western approach to medicine, it is fundamental to the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Because the Chinese views people as "ecosystems" in miniature, it seeks to improve our capacity to balance and renew our resources. Chinese system can minimize the erosion of our "soil" by enriching it, maximize the flow of nutrients by increasing circulation, and help prevent bottlenecks that obstruct movement.

Often Western medicine intervenes only after crises arise, whereas Chinese anticipates problems by sustaining our "interior landscape". By correcting depletion and stagnation at earlier stages, greater problems later on are avoided. Sometimes Western medicine has nothing to offer for nagging complaints that TCM can help. The two are not a substitute for each other. They are often complementary. Whereas Western medicine may heroically rescue us, the Chinese system can protect and preserve our health day to day.

In TCM, generally speaking drugs may be classified into three categories:

1. The superior category is considered to be mineral or chemical products; they are potent and can exert an instantaneous effect on sexual response.

2. The second category includes animal products such as dried organs or insects, which are believed to possess some hormonal effects. Drugs in this category are less effective than the above one and may be made from endangered species.

3. The third category includes general herbs with tonifying properties. These drugs provide an extensive effect on sexual enhancement and can either invigorate the sexual organs, replenish essence or promote recovery . They are mild in side effects and may take time to see their effects.
　

Today most of the popular pills belong to the first category and work by strengthening yang as a way of boosting the kidney function.

This means they can accelerate the exhaustion of kidney essence and can make an impotence problem worse in the long run if they are used improperly.
　

Impotence from Chinese Perspective

Impotence refers to softness of the penis during erection, an inability to maintain an erection or a powerless erection during sex. In Western medicine, these problems are generally categorized under the heading of erectile dysfunction.
In ancient times, the Chinese referred to the male external genitalia as yin apparatus or "yin qi" 阴器 (The qi mentioned here is different from the qi that normally circulates throughout the body.) Male genitalia are considered to be an assembly of or master of the tendons, which means they are a collection place for the tendons to gather.

In Chinese sexual physiology, the kidneys rule reproduction. Essence (精 - jing) stored in the kidneys provides the basis for genital development and maturation of sexual instinct. Therefore, abundance or depletion of kidney essence (jing) affects sexual function directly. While our sexual energy is derived mainly from inherited kidney essence, it is supplemented by the acquired essence obtained from ingested foods and fluids that have been processed by the spleen and stomach.

TCM discourages excessive sexual activities because seminal fluid is considered to be a precious life substance.

According to ancient Chinese texts, sex pertains to a female giving yin and receiving yang, and a male giving yang and receiving yin. In principle, it is an equal and harmonious libido exchange with equal benefit for both partners. Under normal conditions, our blood and qi essence (derived form the kidneys) circulate throughout the body to provide nourishment. During coitus, they gather in the genital area to support sexual functions.

Excessive sexual activity will deplete qi essence and blood in men. The qi essence in the kidneys makes up the semen that will be excreted from the body. Therefore TCM discourages excessive sexual activities is because seminal fluid is considered to be a precious qi essence or life substance. Qi essence is one of the fundamental materials used for supporting life activities and exhaustion of it will lead to health problems and possibly even endanger life.
　

How Impotence Develops

Chinese believes causes for impotence are familiar to Western medicine. Causes include emotional stimulation, excessive sex, pathogenic invasion, improper diet, injuries, long-term illness and constitutional weaknesses. However, its Chinese's understanding of how these factors contribute to impotence that differs.

The Jue Yin Liver Meridian circulates around the genitals and controls their actions. The kidneys store essence (jing), dominate reproduction and control the anterior and posterior orifices (urethra and anus). Normal sexual functioning depends on an abundance of kidney-qi that comes from the vaporization of kidney essence.

In ancient China, impotence was mainly attributed to overstrain and kidney deficiency. Liver dysfunction was also thought to contribute to the problem as well because the liver rules the tendons and its meridian (Jue Yin Liver Meridian) circulates around the genitals and controls their actions.

Dysfunctions of male genitalia are due to tendon diseases of the Jue Yin Liver Meridian; if damaged by excess sexual activity, it leads to impotence; if damaged by cold evils, it leads to genital retraction and if damaged by heat evils, it leads to prolonged penile erection."

Based on ancient established theories, Chinese research and further elaborated on the causes of impotence. Spleen, heart and emotional problems are now also associated with to impotency.

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