按照我国传统看法,人到了老年期,或妇女过了更年期(绝经以后),似乎不再有性的要求了,性功能也必然衰退,性关系已不再是夫妻生活的重要组成部分。这种传统看法的理论依据来源于《内经》。如《内经·素问》说: According to China’s traditional view, when people reach old age or women have gone through menopause (after menopause), there seems to be no longer any sexual demands. Sexual functions are also bound to decline. Sexual relationships are no longer an important part of the life of the couple. The theoretical basis of this traditional view comes from the “Canon.” Such as “Neijing Su asked” said: