Gender and Sexuality in Chinese Medicine by Catherine J. Lumenello;

Author:Catherine J. Lumenello; [Неизв.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857013354
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2019-08-09T20:00:00+00:00

Manipulation

When sexual activity is at its best, it stimulates the Ming Men Fire, the Ren, Chong, and Du Vessels, and the internal flow of the Three Treasures. Orgasm brings the effulgence of the Extraordinary Vessels out into the Primary Channels, which can help rectify the entire Qi Mechanism. When the participants are emotionally and spiritually connected, the Wuji space of one-ness may be entered and a blending of souls might occur (see Chapter 6).

Sexual manipulation, on the other hand, is sexual activity at its worst. The abuser may use Shame and Guilt to curtail their partner’s sexuality, with elements of Repression, Frustration, Anger, or Trauma contributing to the victim’s pathology. A primary example is when sexual activity is wielded as a system of punishment and reward. This is typically a chronic situation where non-consensual denial of sex is the norm, not the exception. In the ‘withholding’ phase, Desire for sex is denied by the abuser, causing Heat and stagnation to build up in the suffering individual’s Lower Jiao, Ren, Chong, and Du Vessels. In response, the body may break down communication between the Three Treasures in order to protect the Qi-Emotion and Shen-Spirit levels from the unrequited Heat-Stagnation that stirs the Jing-Essence in the Lower Jiao. When this combines with trauma from the ongoing emotional stress (see Chapter 11), the San Jiao and the entire Qi Mechanism will suffer.

During the ‘giving’ phase, the sufferer is unlikely to allow themselves to fully express their sexuality with the manipulative partner so the pent-up Heat and Stagnation will not be fully released. Instead, it will lead to a state of extreme physical and emotional stress that sexual activity cannot satisfy. The ongoing presence of Heat and Stagnation will eventually create Damp-Heat as well, with physical symptoms of enduring genital area rash, reduced ejaculate, erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, UTI-type symptoms, and various menstrual difficulties (i.e., heavy flow, early flow, severe cramping, bloating, low back pain). In certain Constitutions, the Damp-Heat formed in the Lower Jiao may transfer locally to the Large Intestine (diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, etc.), or to the Gallbladder (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, etc.) as the Ming Men Fire travels to support digestion.

Emotional impact from the Stagnation and Heat/Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao includes the development or exacerbation of Shame, Desire, or Craving; this could manifest as Obsession or excessive masturbation, only further exacerbating the condition (see Chapter 7). When treating this condition, exercise caution with Acupuncture and Medical Qigong as the likelihood of transference is higher than usual.

• Treatment Principles: Clear Heat and Stagnation in the Lower Jiao, Rectify the Ren, Du, Chong Vessels (as appropriate); Harmonize the Three Treasures and Three Dan Tian.

• Acupuncture: Ren 2, 3, 4, KI 11–15, ST 25–29, LI 4, 11, LV 2, 3, 8, SP 8, 10, ST 30, UB 22, 26–35; Ear: Shenmen, Zero Point, Heart, Kidney. Note: Do not over-treat the Extraordinary Vessels to rectify this condition – focus on local pelvic points to release Heat and Stagnation from the Lower Jiao first!

• Herbal Formulae: Huang Lian Jie Du Wan, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, Bi Xie Sheng Shi Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.

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