AYURVEDA AND SEXUALITY

There isn't an individual who doesn't desire to have a sexual life that is both healthy and fulfilling. Ayurveda suggests that good sex life is possible if one adheres to the sex principles outlined in Ayurvedic articles, as Khalsa & Tierra (2008) noted.

Many of us had a concealed theocratic upbringing, and we feel that the long-established school of thought supports sex as something to be enjoyed solely for reproductive purposes. Numerous people believe that Ayurveda is responsible for such a mindset; it's not the case. Sex is not limited to reproduction in Ayurveda. It really can nourish people profoundly, per this field of study, and must be partaken in from time to time. However, there are rules and regulations to this laissez-faire attitude. Below is what the Ayurvedic school of thought says about sex in this article.

Ayurveda Sex Rules

Ayurveda forbids a couple from having sex when pregnant or shortly after birth, as Nagar (2019) stated. A person should be able to regulate their impulses. A 5-month gap after a C-section and a 2-3-month interval after a regular delivery will go a long way towards maintaining a satisfying sex life and will help the woman to recover well.

Intimacy on an empty stomach or after a big meal can cause a Vata and Pitta imbalance, leading to various health issues. Digestive issues, headaches, and gastritis may result from the mismatch.

A couple should avoid having sex while the female partner is in her menstruation in Ayurveda. Some health professionals believe that intercourse during periods can cause Endometriosis, a disorder in which endometrial cells are grown outside the uterus, usually in the ovary or fallopian tubes.

An optimal sex position, per the Ayurveda, is where the woman is resting with her face facing upward. Ayurveda also thinks that overweight or obese persons should avoid having intercourse. A person only engages in sexual acts if their sexual organs, vagina, penis, scrotum, and groin are clean and fresh, helping to prevent infections and avoid discomfort due to bad odor, as Kumawat et al. (2018) suggested. Loyalty and faithfulness, as per Ayurveda, are the foundations of any relationship. Infidelity, adultery, or lying to your wife is a sin that will bring trouble. It is also taboo and disrespectful.

Violent sex is discouraged in Ayurveda. Making love is expected to calm rather than scare your spirit. All through sex, aggression is not good at all.

Sexual organs in Ayurveda are used to have sex, and Ayurveda advises against oral sex and other related sensations like anal play and anal sex. Ayurveda forbids engaging in sexual activity on days of great importance, such as festivities, eclipses, full moons, and new moon nights. It is opposed to having intercourse with older women or children because they are uninformed and weak for sexual acts. Young and experienced lovers are in a suitable posture to have sex. It is not a guarantee that you will have sex. Publications of Ayurveda state that if you're unwell or physically or mentally unfit, you don't have sex, as Patel (2003) stated.

It also suggests that our sex life is determined by the four seasons, throughout which our bodily strength fluctuates.

The body's energy is at its lowest throughout most of the monsoon and summertime, so there is little sex.

Spring and summer are seasons when partners can have sex once every three days. Intercourse is recommended for people with modest bodily strength.

Vajikaran Chikitsa

Several herbs can help you improve your sexual life apart from daily exercise and a proper diet. The herbs are; Shilajit ashwagandha, Swarnabhasma, jaiphal, and Kesar. They are advantageous to the sexual life of people using them.

Below are the herbs and their functions.

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Ayurveda Medicine is used to Improve Stamina

Shilajit does wonders for boosting Stamina; hence, it is called Indian Viagra. It aids in the enhancement of sexual performance and the correction of flaws.

Ashwagandha is the other herb that aids in the improvement of sex drive and the treatment of infertility in males.

Swarn bhasma is among the most effective medicines for treating sexual disorders in males, such as poor libido and premature ejaculation. It also aids in the treatment of sexual ailments.

Jaiphal is the greatest remedy for premature ejaculation. It is also referred to as Viagra for women and aids in boosting sex life. The urge to have sex increases, and a woman can have multiple sex sessions with her partner. Its scent is commonly used to enhance sexual cravings, and it can also make you feel better before performing a sex encounter. Its smell attracts the male partner to want to touch you.

Kesar

It has the potential to improve overall bed performance. Combining it with milk can help 'turn on your lover and improve your sexual experience. It is also healthy as the milk components help to strengthen immunity.

Bottom Line

Trust and connection are the foundations of healthy sex life. Make a safe atmosphere for everyone to express their emotions, discuss what drives you on and off, and evolve jointly. Pre-bedroom foreplay begins long before you enter the bedroom. It begins in the morning, while you are contemplating, having tea together, strolling through the farmer’s market, or attending your child's football game. Nonverbal communication like long hugs, holding hands, a kiss on the cheeks, and loving words help create a space for deep connection. People in a romantic relationship can transmute ojas into genuine bliss.

The organs are composed of seven important issues in Ayurveda. For example, the rasa dhatu. This same white blood component is rasa, or serum or sap. Its sexual fluids, known as the sukra dhatu, are formed from this rasa, and the process takes about a month. Sukra is a refined version of the rasa and thus only a part of it. The sexual fluids, or sukra dhatu, are thus the result of a great deal of work. The Ojas, a more concentrated type of rasa, is derived from these fluids. Ojas is the source of new life and can 'create.'

Reference:

Khalsa, K. P. S., & Tierra, M. (2008). The Way Of Ayurvedic Herbs: The Most Complete Guide To Natural Healing And Health With Traditional Ayurvedic Herbalism. Lotus Press.

Kumawat, S., Verma, A., Yadav, S., & Meena, K. L. (2018). Achara Rasayana-A Behavioral Therapy In Ayurveda To Promote Health And Happiness. International Journal Of Ayurveda And Pharma Research.

Nagar, V. V. (2019). Designer Babies Through Ayurveda. Proceeding Book, 7.

Patel, V. (2003). Where There Is No Psychiatrist: A Mental Health Care Manual. Rcpsych Publications.