What to eat after sexual activity: Food therapy for sexual fatigue

100. What should you eat after sex?

Sexual intercourse is actually a physically demanding activity. It not only burns a lot of calories but also takes a toll on the mind, body, and spirit, causing considerable strain on various organs. After intense sexual activity, men should consume some nourishing foods to help their bodies recover their energy.

Excessive sweating during sexual activity is often referred to as "leakage" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Some men may also experience palpitations, shortness of breath, cold limbs, general weakness, joint pain, and dry throat. This is due to depletion of Yin and Yang, resulting in the leakage of Yang energy, and is most common in middle-aged men. In such cases, it is necessary to supplement the diet with foods that nourish Qi and blood, such as lotus seeds, longan, jujubes, pigeon, and chicken. These can be used to make soups, which can help astringe sweat, strengthen essence, and nourish Qi and Yin.

Foods suitable to eat after sexual activity

(1) Soft-shelled turtle and turtle: In fact, both soft-shelled turtle and turtle are nourishing blood and yin. Soft-shelled turtle (commonly known as turtle) also has the effect of softening hardness and dispersing nodules. According to the pharmacopoeia, soft-shelled turtle, also known as turtle or mountain turtle, "enters the liver meridian, benefits blood and qi, strengthens the liver and kidneys, and can replenish the deficiency of kidney yin."

(2) Loach: Loach is rich in nutrients such as fat, high-quality protein, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B₁, and vitamin B₃. It is neutral in nature and sweet in taste, and has the effects of nourishing the kidneys and promoting sperm production, as well as replenishing qi and blood, effectively regulating sexual function. Loach contains a special protein that can improve sperm count and quality; men who eat more loach can benefit from its nourishing and strengthening properties.

(3) Eggs: Eggs are a nutritional carrier for human sexual function and can help the body restore the vitality lost due to sexual activity. Both abroad and in China, eggs are widely used as a sexual supplement.

Treatment of sexual strain

Sexual exhaustion is caused by excessive sexual activity, including: excessive desire leading to excessive masturbation; forcing intercourse when physically weak; and excessively frequent intercourse. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spirit, qi, and essence are the three treasures of the human body, with spirit being the guiding force, qi the driving force, and essence the foundation. These three can transform into each other. Excessive sexual desire will damage kidney essence. Damaged essence leads to weakened qi, which in turn leads to scattered spirit. When essence is severely depleted, spirit and qi have nothing to rely on, resulting in simultaneous damage to essence, qi, and spirit, and potentially serious illness.

So how can we treat this through food? Braised pig's trotters with scallions is a great choice. The main ingredients are scallions and pig's trotters. Wash 150 grams of scallions and 2 pig's trotters separately and set aside. Place the scallions and pig's trotters in a pot, add an appropriate amount of salt and water; first bring to a boil over high heat, then add MSG, soy sauce, cooking wine, and other seasonings, and then simmer over low heat until tender.

Drinking alcohol in moderation can have some benefits, but excessive drinking over a long period of time can damage the gastric mucosa, oral cavity, cardiovascular system, liver, lungs, respiratory tract, vision, nerves, and brain. It can also inhibit sexual function, leading to nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, and impotence.