The harem of three thousand concubines, but not everyone is lucky enough to catch the emperor’s eye. When entering the palace in their youth, concubines or consorts who have fallen out of favor will do whatever it takes to alleviate their endless loneliness. Below are some ways that ancient Chinese palace ladies satisfy their physiological needs.
Substitution
In the palace, there is only one real man, the emperor, while the rest are eunuchs. The concubines or consorts who are not favored by the emperor, and are not allowed to interact with the opposite sex in the inner palace, are in their youthful age with their natural needs at their peak. Some individuals with high sexual needs choose same-sex relationships with other palace ladies. However, these relationships mostly only last for a short period of time.

In addition, eunuchs do not have wives or children, while the palace ladies do not have husbands. The two can become temporary partners to console their loneliness in the inner palace. In this type of cooperation, the two live together as husband and wife, with a considerable degree of stability. Of course, the eunuchs cannot fulfill the sexual desires of the palace ladies in conventional ways, so they use some special methods. However, these activities remain a mystery and have not been recorded in ancient documents.
In certain cases, the private interactions between palace ladies and eunuchs are supported by the Empress and consorts. The reason is that each palace lady has the potential to become a consort of the emperor, and if that happens, they will become rivals to the current consorts in power.
Bypassing restrictions
Humans all have emotions and desires. The palace ladies and consorts are also normal people, and many of them are in their youthful age. In the absence of men in the palace, they have to face the torment of loneliness. Some individuals with high sexual needs or fortunate circumstances can have relationships with the guards in the palace to fulfill their desires.
However, this is prohibited in the imperial palace, and if discovered, they may face severe punishments, and even death.

Issues women may face after a long period without sexual intercourse
+ Vulnerability to vaginal constriction
Vaginal constriction is the contraction of the muscles around the vagina during attempted or completed penetration, such as with hands, fingers, or sex toys. Chronic pain during intercourse is a typical sign for women with vaginal constriction, described as feeling like being slapped or pushed against a wall. This condition not only affects sexual intercourse, but also causes pain when using tampons.
Vaginal constriction often develops if women experience psychological trauma, suffer from vaginal inflammation, urinary tract infections, and other conditions. In addition, the absence of sexual intercourse for a long time is also a contributing factor to this condition. If signs of the condition are noticed, women should seek treatment at a reputable hospital for timely intervention.
+ Experiencing soreness during sexual intercourse
The feeling of pain in the genital area often occurs if you have neglected sexual intercourse for an extended period of time. In addition, the cause of this sensation can also stem from psychological factors. If the reason for your abstinence is due to emotional trauma from a breakup, divorce, or domestic violence, even though you are mentally prepared, the vaginal muscles are still not easily adapted to restart sexual intercourse, making the pain worse.
It is advisable for both partners to spend more time on foreplay, helping the body relax and adapt to the act of love more easily.

+ Difficulty reaching climax
Due to the complex physiological structure, the female body has a harder time reaching orgasm compared to males. In addition, after a long period without sexual intercourse, the body has not had time to adapt, making it difficult to “climax.” According to experts, if a woman’s body does not easily achieve climax during sexual intercourse, she can satisfy herself.
Masturbation not only helps relieve nervous tension and psychological pressure but also helps women regain their “bedroom confidence” and helps the body integrate with future lovemaking.
+ Prone to gynecological diseases
After a long period without intimacy, women may have gynecological conditions due to reduced vaginal secretions, leading to an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. This can increase the risk of vaginal inflammation, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cysts… Moreover, being too lazy to engage in sexual intercourse can also cause women to be prone to breast gland infections and breast atrophy.
+ Irregular menstruation
A healthy sex life can help promote the constriction of the pelvic floor muscles and provide certain benefits to the process of blood circulation in the pelvis. Moreover, not having sexual intercourse for an extended period can also cause endocrine disorders, which may lead to irregular menstruation and decreased menstrual blood flow…