People with strong sexual ability live longer

 　　Qi Guangchong, Chairman of the Andrology Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine

　　once i was Hospital When I left the clinic, an old man who came for treatment seemed very anxious. After questioning, it was revealed that he was disturbed by his sexual urges. The old man said that he was over 70 years old, but his sexual desire was still very strong and he would have normal erections when sexually stimulated. However, many of his elderly friends had stopped having sex at this age. The old man is worried that there is something wrong with his body.

　　Like this old man, in traditional concepts, many people believe that sexual desire will decline with age, and that after the age of 60, people no longer need sex. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Appropriate sexual behavior can enhance vitality, rejuvenate people, overcome senile depression, prevent brain aging, prevent prostate hypertrophy, etc. Therefore, if you still have a strong sexual desire as you get older, you should be proud of it. This is a physical healthy performance. The best way to deal with it is to let nature take its course without forcing it or suppressing it.

　　A domestic scientific research document pointed out that "the more vigorous the sexual life, the longer the life span." A survey conducted by researchers on male birthday stars over 80 years old in nine different areas of Guangdong Province showed that 40% of the birthday stars still maintain a normal sex life, and less than 10% of the old people stopped having sex before the age of 70. At the same time, some studies have found that if you have no sex life at all in old age and have no desire to do so, your remaining lifespan may be less: male The average remaining life span may be only 10 years, female The average remaining life span is only 13 years. It can be seen that the strength of sexual function is a barometer of physical health and longevity.

　　In fact, regardless of men and women, sexual life is exercise A great way to take care of your body. A study by Harvard University in the United States pointed out that a passionate sex life consumes about the same amount of calories as riding a bicycle at a moderate speed for 1 kilometer (about two bus stops). So sex is a good way to exercise and contribute to health and longevity.

　　therefore, elderly If you are experiencing sexual confusion, don't be shy about seeking medical attention. In outpatient clinics, it is not uncommon for people who are nearly 70 years old to consult about sexual function. This is a manifestation of pursuing health and fashion, and cannot be dismissed as old age and immorality. The pursuit of beauty and sex just shows that "the old man is still in trouble, but his ambition is thousands of miles", and it is often a sign of longevity.