It is reasonable to mention that abstinence in winter is also a good way of keeping in good health in TCM.

According to Chinese medicine, what season is the most suitable for pregnancy? It's spring and autumn, because in winter, people's qi and blood come in, mainly kidney qi. Chinese medicine says that winter is about storing essence, which is about March 9th. In summer, all the qi and blood come from outside, and the qi and blood inside is the weakest.

If couples live too much in summer and winter, it will be harmful to their health at this time. Therefore, in ancient China, dogs should be avoided in summer and in winter. There is a saying in Chinese medicine that "if you don't hide essence in winter, you will get sick in spring."