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Men's Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence

Impotence refers to softness of the penis during erection, an inability to maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. In Western medicine, these problems are generally known as erectile dysfunction.

In TCM sexual physiology, the kidneys rule reproduction. Essence (jing) is stored in the kidneys which provides genital development and maturation of sexual instinct. Therefore, abundance or depletion of kidney essence (jing) affects sexual function directly. While our sexual energy is derived mainly from inherited kidney essence, it is supplemented by the acquired essence obtained from ingested foods and fluids that have been processed by the spleen and stomach.

Excessive sexual activity will deplete qi essence and blood in men. The material part of qi essence in the kidneys makes up the semen that will be excreted from the body. One reason why TCM discourages excessive sexual activities is because seminal fluid is considered to be a precious qi essence or life substance. Qi essence is one of the fundamental materials used for supporting life activities and exhaustion of it will lead to some health problems.

TCM discourages excessive sexual activities because seminal fluid is considered to be a precious life substance.

Licensed TCM Physician for your Erectile Dysfunction / Men Impotency Problem.


Resources:
Webmd.com - Erectile Dysfunction: Alternative Treatments
ChannelnewsAsia - Experts use both
TCM and western medicine to
treat erectile dysfunction

TCM Health Info - Impotence (erectile dysfunction)

 
Reference Books:

Impotence: A Cultural History
by McLaren, Angus.
Chicago, Ill.: University of Chicago Press, c2007
Call no.: R 616.6922 MAC
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore and for loan at Jurong Regional Library)

From Boyhood to Manhood: Men's Health Issues
by Lim, Peter H. C. and Moorthy, P.
Singapore : Times Editions, c2003
Call No.: RSING 613.0423 LIM
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore and for loan at the Public Libraries)

Coping with Erectile Dysfunction: How to regain confidence & enjoy great sex
by Metz, Michael E. and McCarthy, Barry W.
Oakland, Calif.: New Harbinger Publications, 2004
Call no.: 616.692 MET
(Available for loan at the Public Libraries only)

Therapy for erectile dysfunction
by Eardley, Ian
London: Martin Dunitz, 2003
Call no.: 616.69206 EAR
(Available for loan at the Public Libraries only)

Erectile Dysfunction: Integrating couple therapy, sex therapy, and medical treatment
by Weeks, Gerald R and Gambescia, Nancy
New York: W.W. Norton, 2000
Call no.: 616.69206 WEE
(Available for loan at the Public Libraries only)

Erectile dysfunction: Multicultural perspectives in Malaysia
by Low, Wah Yun, et al.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: University of Malaya Press, 2004
Call no.: R 616.6920072 ERE
(Available for reference at the National Library Singapore only)
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