Response:

From ancient times, Eastern medicine has held that excessive sexual activity in both men and women can lead to significant nutrient loss, causing fatigue, stress, and sometimes boredom. According to this view, "the kidneys store essence," meaning that too much sexual activity depletes seminal fluid, affecting the reproductive system. Frequent ejaculation results in a decrease in the quality of semen over time, which has led many to believe that frequent sex harms the kidneys.

However, it is not certain whether frequent sexual activity directly affects kidney function. This issue depends on many other factors, such as existing medical conditions that might impact kidney function, as well as daily habits, diet, and lifestyle. Excessive sexual activity can lead to general weakness, fatigue, and illness, affecting overall bodily functions, not just the kidneys.

For young, healthy individuals, engaging in sexual activity once daily is not a major concern. However, for those with weaker health or existing medical conditions, excessive sexual activity can deplete physical and mental energy. Generally, a reasonable frequency for sexual activity depends on the needs and health of both partners; it is important to listen to one's body. Abusing sexual activity and engaging in it too frequently can be counterproductive, causing fatigue and increasing the risk of genitourinary infections and gynecological inflammation.

In reality, the process of ejaculation depends on the activity of the reproductive system, while the kidneys belong to the urinary system. The kidneys play a role in urine excretion and are not involved in the male ejaculation process. Some people also believe that back pain experienced after frequent sexual activity, being close to the kidney area, indicates kidney problems. This pain is likely due to the overexertion of back muscles during sexual activity, rather than weak kidneys.

Regular sexual activity offers many benefits, such as enhanced cardiovascular protection through the release of endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters that help reduce pain, increase pleasure, and lower blood pressure, thereby benefiting heart muscle activity. Sexual activity also helps the body burn a considerable amount of calories, preventing excess fat accumulation and protecting blood vessel walls.

Doctor Nguyen Dinh Lien

Department of Urology and Andrology, E Hospital