Can abstinence help people live longer?

　　Sex, like eating, is a human instinct, a physiological and psychological need. Therefore, as long as they are normal people, everyone has a desire for sex. But some people misunderstand that sex life is harmful to longevity. so some elderly Her sexual function was normal, but she stopped having sex. This abstinent thought is harmful to both husband and wife. Sex life is an important part of human life and a vital part of people's physical and mental health. healthy , longevity, conjugal love, and family happiness are indispensable. The ancients said: "Food, sex, and sex. ”

　　Question: Can human abstinence prolong life?

　　Chinese medicine has long stated that abstinence is detrimental to physical and mental health. The ancient health-preserving book "Counsellor's Book of Three-Yuan Life Extension". "The Insatiable Desire" says: "Huang Di said: One yin and one yang is called Tao, and partial yin and partial yang are called disease. He also said: "We don't know the two. It's like spring without autumn, like winter without summer. Therefore, they are reconciled. This is called holy salvation." The sage never ceases the way of harmony, but it is more important to keep things secret in order to maintain innocence. ”This means that the unity of opposites of yin and yang is a universal law of nature. Under normal circumstances, yin and yang are balanced, and the human body must maintain balance to ensure health. If yin and yang are too strong and too weak, you will get sick. A moderate sex life is the means to reconcile yin and yang. Human kidney essence is continuously produced by the nutrition of acquired water and grain. When the kidney essence is sufficient to help the heart fire, you will be "burned with desire" and have sexual requirements. Therefore, sexual intercourse is neither indispensable nor too frequent. If done appropriately, it is good for health.