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What does Ayurveda have to say about sex? Is it good or bad? How often should we have it? When should we have sex? What sorts of things can we do to improve our sex life? What specific herbs or remedies improve sexual performance, particularly in mend? Are some people more sexually compatible than others? In this article, we explore these questions and more.
Although we are not taught this in school, the ability to perform sex and having a strong sexual appetite are signs of good health, according to Ayurveda. Sex promotes good health as well as longevity. In Ayurveda, one of the main causes of aging is dryness in the body, which may be caused by smoking, poor nutrition, not enough water, improper diet, not enough consumption of healthy oils and fats, and lack of healthy secretions in and out of the body. Sex promote the body's health secretions, as it is a form of physical exercise that results in mild or rigorous sweating and ultimately orgasm.
Sex is a gift we have to stay young by promoting liquidity, fluidity, mobility and healthy secretions. So it is advisable not to endure a "dry spell" for too long. Pent-up sexual energy needs to be released. But, we should also keep in mind that like all other things in life, sex is to be enjoyed in moderation and not overused or misused. There is a time and place for it. There are limits.
