Xifan tells you that couples should also choose the right time for intimacy, and these three time periods should be avoided as much as possible.

Nowadays, many healthy adults generally do not deliberately choose specific times for intimacy. However, many doctors in clinical practice have found that health issues in many people are closely related to engaging in intimacy at inappropriate times.

Couples' activities are considered moderate-intensity physical activities, during which heart rate and blood pressure can rise rapidly, and oxygen consumption increases. If the body is not in a suitable state, forcing such activity can easily burden the body.

Do not engage in intimacy immediately after eating. After a meal, the stomach and intestines need to concentrate blood flow to digest food, so most blood flow is directed to the abdominal cavity, while blood supply to the heart, muscles, and brain is relatively reduced.

Engaging in intimacy at this time means the heart has to handle both digestion and physical activity simultaneously, significantly increasing stress. Data shows that the risk of cardiovascular incidents within an hour after eating is much higher than at other times, especially for older individuals or those with heart or blood pressure issues.

Under normal circumstances, it is best to wait 1 to 2 hours after eating, until digestion is mostly complete and blood flow has stabilized, before engaging in intimacy for safety.

When feeling extremely tired, restraint is also necessary. When a person is exhausted, all bodily functions are at a low level, the heart's capacity is weakened, and nerves become more sensitive and fragile.

Pushing through intimacy when exhausted not only easily leads to fatigue but also causes one to ignore uncomfortable signals from the body. By the time obvious discomfort is felt, the condition is often quite serious. It’s better to rest well and consider intimacy once your condition has recovered.

Also, avoid intimacy when you or your partner are sick. During illness, the immune system is already fighting pathogens, and the body is in a state of depletion.

The rise in body temperature and blood pressure caused by intimacy can further burden the heart, especially during colds or when the body is weak, which can worsen the illness or even trigger heart-related problems.

During these three time periods, the body is busy dealing with other matters and does not have extra energy to handle additional physical exertion. Understanding this is not about being overly cautious, but about knowing when to wait appropriately. Taking care of each other's health is the key to long-term mutual appreciation.