Based on nine important ancient Chinese books,the gist of classical Chinese sexual medicine and its academic feature arc concluded as follows.First,health carein sexual intercourse,which underlines sperm preservation as its key point,including marriage at right age,moderate coital frequency and taboos against sexuality,Secondly,sexual pleasure,which is interpreted as the basis for maintaining marital harmony and morals in human relations,and moderateness in sexual pleasure is stressed.Thirdly,art of copulation,which embraces application of bionics and practice of qigong in sexual intercourse.Fourthly,procreation of healthier offspring,which involves prenatal training and precautions in pregnancy.The author expounds the scientific and ethical essence of the classical Chinese sexual medicine,which is of historical and real significance.
