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As an old Chinese medicine practitioner, I often receive this question: "Can the elderly still have sex?"To this question, I can answer it in no uncertain terms: there is indeed a big difference between having sex and not having sex. In fact, there are many ancient and modern prescriptions in TCM theories that can help the elderly improve the quality of their sexual life and maintain their physical health. Below, I will introduce you to some related knowledge.
First, let's take a look at why older people need sex. Sex is not only beneficial to one's physical and mental health, but also an important way for couples to communicate emotionally. Especially for the elderly, proper sex life can regulate the endocrine system, promote blood circulation, enhance immunity, improve sleep quality, relieve stress, etc. In addition, sex can increase intimacy and trust between couples, improving quality of life.
However, due to the decline of physical functions in the elderly, each person's constitution and needs are different, so it is necessary to adjust the sex life according to the individual situation. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are some ancient and modern prescriptions that can be used as a reference to help the elderly improve the quality of their sexual life.
The first is stir-fried shrimp with leeks. Leeks have the effect of warming the kidneys and aphrodisiac, which can increase libido and sexual function. Shrimp, on the other hand, is rich in protein and vitamin E, which can improve blood circulation in the sexual organs and enhance sexual function. The method of stir-frying shrimp with leeks is very simple, you only need to fry the leeks and shrimp together. However, for people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia, this dish needs to pay attention to the reasonable combination of diet and avoid eating too much.
This is followed by chicken stew with ginseng. As a commonly used tonic, ginseng has the effect of strengthening the spleen and lungs, and can improve the decline of physical function in the elderly. Chicken, on the other hand, is rich in protein and B vitamins, which can boost metabolism and enhance physical strength and endurance in the elderly. The practice of stewed chicken with ginseng is also very simple, just simmer the chicken and ginseng together. However, it should be noted that ginseng has certain medicinal properties, and the elderly should follow the doctor's instructions during its use.
In addition, there are some other ancient and modern prescriptions that can help the elderly improve the quality of sexual life, such as stewed mutton with wolfberry and stewed pig's trotters with yellow essence. These are all traditional dietary therapy methods summarized according to the theory and clinical experience of traditional Chinese medicine, which are helpful for the quality of sexual life of the elderly.
After introducing some ancient and modern prescriptions that can improve the quality of sexual life, we also want to clarify a few precautions. First of all, the elderly should pay attention to the appropriate posture when having sex to avoid excessive fatigue and injury. Secondly, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining good hygiene habits to prevent the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases. Finally, if the elderly have health problems or distress in their sexual life, they can seek consultation from a doctor or TCM practitioner in time.
In summary, older people are still able to have sex, and sex is important for their physical and mental health and for their relationship as a couple. Under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions, the elderly can improve the quality of sexual life and maintain physical health through appropriate dietary adjustment and lifestyle adjustment. I hope this article has enlightened you and provided some useful advice.
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References: 1Careful. Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Encyclopedia. Beijing: Health Press, 2009