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5 Acupressure Points to
Relieve Stress and
Ramp Up Your Sex Life
Medically reviewed by Raleigh Harrell - Written by
Brittany Ladin - Updated on October 10, 2019

Sex is psychological, so let's relax first.

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1. Head massage, focusing

on DU20

Du20
At the top
of the head,
above the ears.

Location: Around the top of the head,

above the ears.

Although this is considered the most yang

(active) area of the body, massaging these
areas actually helps lower this activity out
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2. Foot massage, using Kl1,

SP4, and LR3

Kidney 1

Spleen 4

Location: Bottom of the foot, about a third

of the way down (K11); inside the foot, at
the base of the toe (SP4).

Gently rub Kidney 1 (Kl1) and Spleen 4

(SP4), which are both located on the feet.
3. Calf massage, using Kl7
and SP6

• e Kidney 7

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Location: Inside the calves, two fingers

above the ankle.

Kidney 7 (Kl7) is thought to promote the

yang, warming energy in the body. Spleen
6 (SP6) is said to promote the yin, calming
energy in the body. These points are
perfect representations of male (Kl7) and
4. Belly rub, focusing on
Ren6

Ren&
Two finger
spaces down
from the
belly button

Location: Two finger spaces down from

the belly button.

Belly points can be very tender and since

they're located closer to our reproductive
organs and the parts we use in sex,
massaging these points should be done
with a bit of caution and extra care. Ren6 is
5.ST30

Stomach 30
Right above
the crotch
whe re the
hip hinges

Location: Small spot, above the crotch

where the hip hinges and meets the body.

Stomach 30 (ST30) is right near a main

artery, which again, helps to increase
blood flow in the body. Slowly press on
this pressure point for a few seconds, hold,
and release. For best results, hold eye
contact with your partner during this
( Back REN -1 Hulyin * ~
At the perineum, midway between the anus
and the scrotum in men, and the anus and
the posterior labial commissure in women1.

Huiyin REN- I
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The Ren or Conception Ve ssel. (It's not

just for conceplion.)

This acupuncture channel runs along the

rnidlinc of the body bcginuiug al Ren 1,

which you'll sec below, and ends at Ren 24

on the chin .

( Back REN-1 Huiyln

At the perineum , midway between the anus

* ~

and the scrotum in men, and the anus and

lhe posterior labial commissure in women.

Mui~in lt[N• l

from A .\lanual ol' Acupuncture IJ;· Deadm an, .-\1-Khafaji , &

scrotum in men, and the anus and the

labia in \Vomen. This is a point to calm the

spirit, ease geuiLal pain, help with

impotence and seminal emission.

Ren 2 is located on the midline of the

lower ahrlomen at tht: top of the pnhic.

bone (which may be right below the p ubic

hairline as shown in the picture). This

point treats genital dryness, pain of the

genitals, impotence and seminal emission .

It can also help enhance libido.

Ren 6 "Sea ofQj" is on the midline, two

fingers below the belly button.

( Back REN -2 Qugu

On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the
* ~

superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun

below the umbilicus.

This article mentions the Sea of Qj point

to help you with the 'no-pants dance' (I
love that she uses that phrase so T'm

sharing it here). In the article she quotes

Dr. Mi chael Reed Gach from the

Acupressure Institute* saying " Pressing this

spot and acupressure points around it, can

urinary and reproductive systems, and increase

sexual intimacy and pleasure."

When it's not helping you have hettcr

orgasms, this point can help build and

move (.2j in your body. l t strengthens the

Kidneys, which is one of the organ systems

in charge of our sexual health. By moving

more aboul thi s point in my anicle on

~foxa for Menstruation.)

*Links lo other articles from the Acupressure

Institute about "Acupressure for lovers".

The Liver channel

The Liver as an organ system in

Traditional Cl1inese Medicine is in charge

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Moxa for Menstruation .)

*links to other articles from the Acupressure

Institute ahout "Acupre.uure for lovers".

The Liver channel

The Liver as an organ system in

Traditional Chi nese Medicine is in cha rge

of the smooth flow o f Qi and Blood in ou r

body.

Liver 3 is located in the webbing between

the fi rst and second toes.

This is a great point for sexual fru stration,

d epression and genital pain. (You can see a

diagram and learn more about this point

and about the Liver in my Spring and

Chinese Medicine article.)

( Back LIV-5 Ligou * ,?

5 cu n above the prominence of the medial
malleolus. Immediately posterior to the
medial crest of the tibia, In lhe depression
between the medial crest of the tibia and the
gastrocnemius muscle.

(the feeli ng of a lump stuck in yo ur throat),

d epression, fear, fright , worry.

The Spleen channel

The Spleen helps us with things like

fatigue, heavy lim bs, muscle weakness and

abdominal distention. It's in charge of

1r;in~fnrmin0" 011r fnorl into f'llf"rO'V Wf' r;in
periods to be irregular. It may also cause

phlegm and dampness in the body which

can cause some of the conditions d escribed

below.

( Back SP-6 Sanyin11ao * ,?

Location

Spleen 6 is located 3 cun (4 finge rs up)

Chinese medical text) and Spleen 6 is "an

essential point in the treatment of sexual and

genital dimrders in hoth men and women" -
page 190 A Manual of Acupuncture hy

Deadman, Al-Khafaji, & Baker

Spleen 6 helps ease painful periods,

painful intercourse in women, pain in

women, it's also knownas vulvod)'nia - see

J ennifer Dubowsky's article), seminal

emission, sexual hyperactivity, and

impotence. This point helps with a lot of

things! Caution: do not tL~e i/J'OU arc pregnant

(unless you're at the end ofyour pregnancy and
your acupuncturist tells you it's okay.)

Cheat sheet, please?

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Acupreuure points for Good Sex

Orgasm point - Ren 6 (abdomen)

Calming - Ren 1 (genital area) - I would also add that gentle massage on all of the points
mentioned here with the intent of making you feel better is in and of itself calm ing.

Depression, frustration - Liver 3 and 5 (foot and lower leg)

Fear and worry - Liver 5 (lower leg)

Genital pain - Spleen 6, Liver 5 (lower leg). Ren 2 (abdomen)

Genital dryn•u - Ren 2 (abdomen)

Impotence, seminal emission - Spleen 6, Liver 5 (lower leg), Ren 2 (abdomen) and Ren 1
(genital area)
Low libido - Ren 2 (abdomen)
Pain during sex - Spleen 6, Liver 5 (lower leg) Ren 1 (genital area), Ren 2 (abdomen), and Liver
3 (foot)
Painful periods - Ren 6 (abdomen) and Spleen 6 (lower leg)