Let’s be honest, gents. The modern world throws a lot at us, and Jing Energy and Taoist Sexology is probably a long way down our list of things to think about. Between career pressures, constant digital stimulation, and the general pace of life, it’s easy to feel drained. Our energy, focus, and even our intimate lives can take a hit – a big hit. But did you know that one of the reasons men are statistically more successful after 45, is because they channel their powerful sex energy into their careers. So, think if you could have both??
We often look for quick fixes, but what if the most powerful solutions aren’t new at all? What if they’re ancient? And specifically catered for more mature men who can’t rebound as quickly.
For thousands of years, Taoist sages in China developed a profound understanding of life force energy and its connection to male vitality. Also, rich men had many concubines to keep happy. This isn’t about mystical mumbo-jumbo; it’s a practical, holistic system for thriving. At the heart of it are two key concepts: Jing energy and Taoist sexology. And they have some surprisingly relevant wisdom for the modern man.
What Exactly is Jing Energy? Your Body’s Most Precious Resource
Understanding the Three Treasures
In Taoist philosophy, our vitality is governed by Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen. Think of them as a hierarchy of energy:
- Shen is your spirit or mental energy—your consciousness, awareness, and emotional state.
- Qi (or “Chi”) is your life force—the energetic current that powers your daily functions and vitality.
- Jing is the foundation of it all. It’s your essential essence, your deep battery reserve.
Jing: Your Inherited Battery
You can think of Jing energy as the inherited battery you were born with. It’s a precious substance that governs your growth, development, reproduction, and longevity. We’re all given a certain amount at birth, and we slowly use it throughout our lives. The key principle in Taoism is to conserve and refine this Jing, rather than squander it recklessly. When Jing is abundant, you experience robust health, strong vitality, and sexual power. When it’s depleted, you may feel chronic fatigue, experience low libido, and age more rapidly.
The Taoist Approach to Sexuality: It’s Not What You Think
Moving Beyond Performance and Toward Cultivation
Modern culture often reduces sex to a performance sport or a simple release. Taoist sexology flips this script entirely. It views sexual energy as the most potent physical manifestation of Jing. The goal isn’t just to have sex, but to transform the powerful energy aroused during sex into a higher form of vitality for both partners.
This is where the most famous (and often misunderstood) technique comes in: coitus reservatus, or the practice of making love without ejaculation.
Redefining the Goal: Orgasm vs. Ejaculation
Wait, hold on—doesn’t that defeat the purpose? Not in the Taoist view. They make a crucial distinction between orgasm (the full-body energetic experience of pleasure) and ejaculation (the physical expulsion of semen).
The Taoists observed that ejaculation often leads to a feeling of depletion—that post-coital crash where you just want to roll over and sleep. This is because semen is considered a dense, physical form of Jing. Releasing it frequently is like constantly draining your battery without recharging it.
The ancient texts aren’t saying never to ejaculate. They are promoting mindful conservation. The idea is to learn to experience deep, full-body orgasms without the inevitable drain of ejaculation every single time. This allows the aroused sexual energy (Jing) to be conserved and circulated through the body, revitalizing you instead depleting you.
Practical Techniques for the Modern Man
How to Cultivate Your Jing Today
You don’t need to move to a mountain monastery to benefit from this wisdom. Here are a few foundational practices any man can incorporate.
1. The Microcosmic Orbit: Circulating Your Energy
This is a fundamental meditation for circulating energy. The goal is to move the aroused sexual energy (Jing) up the spine, over the head, and down the front of the body in a continuous loop. This prevents energy from getting “stuck” and transforms it into a more refined Qi. A simple start? Just sit quietly, focus on your breath, and visualize a warm light moving along that pathway.
2. Kegels (The “Deer Exercise”) for Mastery
Taoists have long practiced exercises to strengthen the PC muscle. A strong PC muscle gives you greater control and helps you separate orgasm from ejaculation. Practice by stopping your urine flow mid-stream to identify the muscle, then contract and release it throughout the day when you’re sitting at your desk or driving.
3. Mindful Love-Making
Shift the focus from a race to climax to a shared journey of sensation and connection. Slow down. Breathe deeply together. Focus on the entire body, not just the genitals. This reduces performance anxiety and allows energy to build and circulate naturally.
There are a few techniques that men should master and do so before the ejaculation process has begun – there’s little going back after that.
a). Pull out the testicles – they contract when ready to shoot
b) Contract every muscle in your body (most important is to contract your glutes and clench your fists). The woman might think your crazy but just tell her you want to enjoy your union as long as possible. You will lose half your erection so don’t withdraw.
c) Stop. Tell her to stop and breath deeply and slowly into your dantien (2 inches below and in from your navel) – this will stimulate your qi and will create a different distracting physical experience.
d) Think about cricket.
4. Diet and Herbs for Support
Taoists believe in nourishing Jing through food. Think nutrient-dense foods like walnuts, bone broth, dark leafy greens, and berries. Adaptogenic herbs like He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) and Ginseng are also renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting Jing and overall vitality (always consult a practitioner before starting herbs).
The Bottom Line: A Path to Sustainable Vitality
The Taoist arts of Jing energy and sexology aren’t about restriction; they’re about empowerment. They offer a path from feeling drained to feeling vibrant. It’s about moving from a mindset of depletion to one of cultivation. By learning to conserve and transform your fundamental energy, you’re not just investing in your sexual health—you’re investing in your long-term energy, creativity, and presence. And that’s a win for any modern man navigating the complexities of life today. Added to that, you will develop a closeness and a bond with your partner that you won’t have experienced before because you are going beyond friction into energetic connection…..it’s a lot deeper.
And men, in coming posts I will be telling you how to have orgasms that go as long as you want without ejaculating, but first you need to get the hang of self control. This particular post is an adjunct to THIS POST so so read them both for maximum benefit.