A Complete Guide to Hygiene and Taboos in Sexual Life: Common Misconceptions about Drinking Alcohol, the Health Benefits of Foreplay, and the Risks of Cold Drinks After Intercourse
Besides damaging organs like the liver, alcohol is also a gonadotoxin. Excessive drinking before intercourse can lead to gonadal poisoning in men, lowering blood testosterone levels by 70-80%, causing impotence and infertility. Long-term effects can lead to complete impotence and testicular atrophy. Furthermore, it's best to avoid excessive drinking and long-term alcoholism, as alcohol can suppress the central nervous system, interfere with sexual stimulation, and inhibit penile erection. As Shakespeare said, "Wine brings hope, wine also destroys hope." Approximately half of men with chronic alcoholism suffer from sexual dysfunction. Alcohol abuse can impair reproductive function, accelerate testosterone metabolism, and lead to a relative increase in estrogen. Those who use alcohol to enhance sexual performance and engage in intercourse while intoxicated are harming both partners.
Rushing into sex after only a short foreplay is detrimental. Sex should be slow and deliberate; rushing can lead to migraines and is detrimental to health. German medical research shows that people who are overly hasty during sex experience a rapid rise in blood pressure, making them more prone to sudden migraines during and after intercourse. Men may attribute this to excessive excitement and ignore it, but severe headaches during orgasm can increase the risk of future cardiovascular disease. After sex, wash the genital area with clean water immediately; do not use wet wipes, as they contain many chemicals that can be irritating.
During sex, blood circulation accelerates, resulting in increased blood pressure, a faster heartbeat, and increased gastrointestinal motility. After intercourse, you may feel hot and thirsty, but drinking cold drinks or taking a cold shower to remove sweat at this time is very detrimental to your health. Before the gastrointestinal mucosa has returned to its normal state due to congestion, consuming cold drinks can damage it due to sudden cold exposure, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or cramps. After intercourse, sweat gland pores are open and sweating; exposure to cool air or a cold shower at this time will cause the skin's blood vessels to constrict suddenly, causing a large amount of blood to flow back to the heart, increasing its burden, and also causing sweat to remain in the sweat glands. If you feel thirsty, try drinking a small amount of warm water first. Don't go to sleep immediately after sex; get up and continue with some daily activities to allow sluggish reflexes to recover smoothly.
From multiple perspectives, sleeping separately is beneficial to the physical and mental health of both partners. Firstly, separate sleeping significantly reduces sexual stimulation, leading to a more moderate sex life and protecting kidney energy. Secondly, separate sleeping avoids disturbances, increasing sleep depth and quality. Thirdly, separate sleeping effectively prevents the spread of infectious diseases, providing a rational form of isolation. However, for couples whose relationship is already strained, prolonged separation may exacerbate the rift, so it's crucial to maintain a healthy balance. Mastering these hygienic details of sexual life is an important aspect of maintaining long-term male health.