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Why is it taboo to cool down after sex?

Asked by:Boatman

Asked on:Mar 24, 2026 12:24 AM

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  • Lydia Lydia

    Mar 24, 2026

      Hearty sex always makes people's blood rush. After a lot of sex, it is inevitable that you will sweat all over and feel dry. At this time, leaning on the bedside with a glass of cold water or going to the bathroom to take a cold shower has become the first choice for many people. But Tongji affiliated to Huazhong University of Science and Technology Hospital Chen Zhong, deputy chief physician of the Department of Urology, pointed out that being greedy for coldness at this time can easily lay the root of the disease.
      
      After having sex, people often feel hot and thirsty. But because in sexual life, sympathy nerve When you are more excited, there will be less blood in the gastrointestinal tract than usual. Therefore, before the congestion of the gastrointestinal mucosa returns to normal, drinking cold water immediately will cause the gastrointestinal mucosa to suddenly become cold, which will cause certain damage and may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort or colic, especially in winter. Chen Zhong reminded that if you feel thirsty after sex, you may wish to drink a small amount of warm water or cold boiled water, and try not to drink iced drinks.
      
      There are also many people who feel that they are sweating profusely and sticky after intercourse, and they need to take a cold shower to feel comfortable. In this regard, Chen Zhong pointed out that sex is a relatively strenuous activity, and taking a bath immediately afterward can cause palpitation, asthma and other symptoms. Especially taking a cold bath will make skin The blood vessels contract suddenly, causing a large amount of blood to flow back to the heart, thereby increasing the burden on the heart.
      
      It is also wrong to not wear clothes or cover yourself with a quilt or even face the air conditioner directly after sex. This creates favorable conditions for pathogenic bacteria to invade. After sexual intercourse, the body's ability to regulate body temperature will be weakened and it will be susceptible to wind and cold. If cold wind is blown directly, the excretion pores of the sweat glands will suddenly close, leaving sweat trapped and unable to be discharged. Therefore, even in the scorching heat, you need to avoid facing the cold air blowing from the air conditioner without clothes. You should cover yourself with a thin quilt or blanket.

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