Traditional Chinese medicine reminds that doing these two things after sexual activity can most harm the kidneys

In winter, indoor temperatures in the north are warm and dry, and it's easy to get dry mouth and tongue after sex. Be careful not to pour cold water too hard to cool yourself down or take a shower immediately, as doing so can easily damage the kidneys.

During sexual activity, not only are the sexual organs of both men and women in a highly congested state, but many organ tissues are also involved in this special physiological process, such as the acceleration of respiration and heartbeat, the movement of muscles throughout the body, the expansion of skin blood vessels, and increased sweating.

It is not unreasonable for some people to compare sex to a small-scale physical exercise. After sexual intercourse, taking a shower not only reduces the body's resistance, but also opens the door for diseases such as wind, cold, and dampness to invade the body, leading to a decrease in immunity, poor circulation of qi and blood, and circulatory disorders, thereby inducing diseases such as colds and arthritis.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, "the kidney stores essence". Due to the deficiency of the kidney's essence and qi after sexual intercourse, the guard surface is not firm, the hair orifices open and leak, and external evil enters by taking advantage of the deficiency, resulting in a combination of external and internal diseases, and a mixture of deficiency and excess. In ancient times, it was also known as "Jiayin Shanghan". If not treated in a timely manner, it can be life-threatening. Therefore, after sexual activity, one must not drink cold water vigorously or take a shower immediately.

In addition, in addition to kidney injury, drinking cold water immediately after sexual intercourse may also cause sudden gastrointestinal discomfort or stomach cramps. Because during sexual intercourse, the blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract remain dilated, and after passion, the congestion of the gastrointestinal mucosa has not yet returned to normal. At this time, drinking cold water can cause the gastrointestinal mucosa to suddenly shrink and be damaged.

If you sweat a lot after sexual intercourse, you can use a dry towel to wipe the sweat dry, and add some warm water in moderation. After about 1 hour, when the blood circulation of various system organs in the body returns to normal, it is advisable to take a shower or drink cold water again.