Source edition
Galen. Oribasii collectionum medicarum reliquiae, Volume 1.1 (Corpus medicorum Graecorum, Volume 6). Raeder, Hans, editor. Leipzig: Teubner, 1928.
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This work is a scientific and philosophical treatise that discusses the effects of sexual activity on human health and provides medical guidelines for practicing it safely. Drawing on the insights of Galenic medicine, it systematically analyzes the benefits and harms of sexual intercourse in relation to an individual's constitution, seasons, and proper timing. The text explains the physical benefits of sexual activity when engaged in at the appropriate time, while simultaneously warning against the health risks caused by excess or improper conditions. Furthermore, it focuses on practical post-coital care to restore the body, detailing recommended guidelines for exercise, bathing, and diet. Throughout the work, an elaborate ancient medical perspective is presented, viewing sexual activity as an integral part of daily health management to maintain bodily balance.
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