A review of sexual health opinion from the perspective of iranian traditional medicine

The sexual health is a major factor in the stability of marriage. High prevalence of sexual dysfunction and an undeniable effect on individual diseases, family conflicts and social problems, which led to the increase of divorce in the society therefore prevention of these disorders, is necessary. Iranian traditional medicine as a holistic medicine has specific recommendation in this area. The purpose of this study is to evaluate sexual health opinion from the perspective of traditional medicine in Iran.
In this narrative-descriptive study, authentic texts of traditional medicine, such as "Kamelossanaeh", Canon of Ibn-Sina, Hefzol-sehhe Naseri ... were searched in sex problems with the key words "Bah", "intercourse" and "Mobahi" and then sexual health measures as classified has been provided.
The studies of traditional medicine in the field of sexual health show the important relationship between normal sexual activity and mental and physical health, and correct sexual activity lead to an increase in the physical force and resolved mental illness. Sexual recommendations are including sexual intercourse only with a real desire and in proper time and avoid intercourse in improper time. Other recommendation in this area is the appropriate amount of cohabitation due to the strength of the body, age, season, sex and also use of effective composition for the sexual enhancement.
Discussion & Iranian traditional medicine sexual health education can be an effective step to improve public health and family strength and reduce the incidence of divorce as a social problem.