Drinking alcohol to enhance sexual desire is not advisable; details of sexual hygiene.

Drinking alcohol to enhance sexual desire is not advisable.

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Besides damaging organs such as the liver, alcohol is also a gonadotoxin. Excessive alcohol consumption in men before intercourse can lead to gonadal poisoning, reducing blood testosterone levels by 70% to 80%, causing impotence and infertility. Prolonged exposure can even result in complete impotence and testicular atrophy.

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Furthermore, it's best to avoid excessive drinking and prolonged alcohol abuse, as alcohol can suppress the central nervous system, interfere with sexual stimulation, inhibit penile erection, and thus affect normal sexual function, even lowering testosterone and pituitary hormone levels in young men. Of course, sexual activity is out of the question after acute intoxication. As Shakespeare said, "Wine brings hope, and wine also destroys hope."

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Among men suffering from chronic alcoholism due to long-term alcohol abuse, approximately half experience sexual dysfunction. British researchers point out that alcohol abuse can impair reproductive function, accelerate testosterone metabolism, and lead to a relative increase in estrogen; due to a decrease in active androgens, the testes may atrophy, potentially resulting in impotence. Those who use alcohol to enhance sexual performance, engage in intercourse while intoxicated, and experience prolonged and unsatisfactory intercourse are engaging in practices that are harmful to both men and women.

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**Ignoring foreplay can increase the risk of migraines.**

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After a very short foreplay, many people rush into sex, deliberately prolonging the actual act-believing that the longer the main sexual activity lasts, the higher their sexual prowess and the easier it is to satisfy their partner. However, a German medical study shows that sex should be taken slowly; rushing it can lead to migraines and is detrimental to health.

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A study by Stefan Evers, a neuroscientist at the Munster Neuroscience Research Center in Germany, found that people who are overly eager during sexual activity experience a rapid rise in blood pressure, making them more prone to sudden migraines during and after sex. This is most common in men aged 25 to 50. Men may attribute this to excessive excitement and disregard it, but severe headaches occurring during orgasm could increase their risk of future cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

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Stefan Evers suggests that people should take their time during sexual activity, allowing themselves to gradually cultivate the right emotional state. It's much more comfortable and safer to begin once the entire nervous system is aroused.

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It's also important to note that after sex, promptly wash the genitals with clean water and dry them with a clean towel to prevent genital infections and reduce the chance of urinary tract infections. Do not use wet wipes, as they contain many chemicals that are highly irritating and unsuitable for cleaning the genitals after intercourse.

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**Avoid drinking cold drinks after sex.**

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During sexual intercourse, blood circulation throughout the body accelerates, resulting in increased blood pressure, a faster heartbeat, enhanced gastrointestinal motility, flushed skin, and open sweat glands and pores, leading to excessive sweating. Therefore, after intercourse, one may feel hot and thirsty. Some people rush to drink cold drinks or take a cold shower to remove sweat, which is very detrimental to their health.

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During sexual activity, the blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract are dilated. Before the gastrointestinal mucosa returns to normal, consuming cold drinks can cause sudden cold exposure, damaging the mucosa and potentially causing discomfort or cramps. Similarly, during intercourse, the blood vessels in the skin are dilated and the sweat glands are open. If exposed to a cool breeze or taken a cold shower at this time, the blood vessels in the skin will suddenly constrict, causing a large amount of blood to flow back to the heart, increasing its workload. Simultaneously, it can cause the sweat gland pores to suddenly close, resulting in sweat retention and potential health problems.

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If you feel thirsty, try drinking a small amount of warm water first. It's best to wait about an hour after intercourse, until blood circulation in your body's systems and organs has returned to normal, before drinking cold drinks or taking a cold shower.

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Furthermore, men generally feel tired after sexual activity. Therefore, many like to fall asleep immediately, thinking this will eliminate the fatigue. Actually, the opposite is true. Sleeping immediately after sex not only causes discomfort for the woman but also allows the fatigue from ejaculation to linger until the next day. Therefore, do not sleep immediately after sex; instead, get up and continue with some daily activities to allow the reflexes that have become dulled due to sexual stimulation to recover smoothly.

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**Separate beds are more beneficial to the health of couples.**

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From many perspectives, couples sleeping in separate beds is beneficial to both their physical and mental health.

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**1. Avoid excessive sexual activity.**

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If you sleep in separate beds, sexual stimulation is greatly reduced, and you can lead a more moderate sex life, conserving your energy and protecting your kidney qi.

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2. Ensure sufficient sleep

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If you sleep in separate beds, you can avoid being disturbed by your partner, which can enhance the depth and quality of your sleep and is naturally beneficial to your physical and mental health.

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3. Effectively prevent infectious diseases.

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If couples sleep in separate beds, it is easy to implement rational isolation and effectively avoid mutual infection or cross-infection.

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Sleeping in separate beds is a lifestyle choice for modern couples, but it is not suitable for everyone.

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For couples with a strong emotional foundation but whose sex life is relatively lukewarm, sleeping in separate beds can be a good remedy, rekindling their passion. However, if the couple's relationship is already cold and tense, prolonged separation may exacerbate the already strained relationship, widening the rift, creating a deeper divide, and even allowing a third party to intrude. Therefore, couples experiencing conflict should carefully manage the extent of separate sleeping arrangements to avoid turning temporary separation into permanent separation.