The male non-expression period, also known as “sage mode” and “saint mode”, refers to the state of a sage after an ejaculation, with no desire, “no feelings The “saint mode” refers to the fact that after an ejaculation, one enters a state like that of a sage, with no desire, “no feelings”, and a look of being about to disappear into the void. Some people may even fall into feelings of remorse and regret. During the non-response period, the penis is extremely difficult to be aroused, and even if arousal is forced, it may be forced to exert greater stimulation on it because of insensitive sensation, exerting too much force and causing tissue damage. Why is there such a period of non-arousal? Why can’t you have an orgasm all the time when it’s obviously great? This is because your brain wants to protect your body. Both masturbation and intercourse are very energy intensive, and after ejaculation, a strong inhibitory signal is generated in the sexual center of the brain and the sexual center area of the spinal cord, so that the body must experience a mandatory rest before it can respond to sexual stimulation again. During this period, the penis can not be fully erect, only after the end of the period of inactivity, in order to “revive”. From the human evolutionary point of view, the mechanism of the inactive period helps to avoid sexual fatigue caused by continuous stimulation in a short period of time, resulting in an excessive burden on the body. How long does the period last? From sexual excitement to sexual fading, men’s emotions seem to be on a roller coaster, from frenzied excitement to “four empty”. The duration of this “hard-on” is affected by age, physical strength, frequency of sex, mental and other factors, some people may end in a few minutes, while others may take several days. What is it like when you are not due? Technically speaking, both men and women have a period of inactivity, but most women have a very short or even negligible period. The feeling of a period of inactivity is similar to the feeling of being empty after watching a TV show, and watching nothing is interesting. Or maybe after eating a good meal so that you no longer want to eat anything, everything feels unappetizing. Will it hurt to continue stimulating when you’re not due or will you “get hard” again? Continued stimulation during a period of inactivity can induce an erection again in a few men. In addition to the potential for tissue damage due to excessive force as described above, there is also physical fatigue, muscle relaxation, depletion of energy, and temporary confusion in the brain. Although it is inevitable and not recommended to continue stimulating, you can shorten the duration of the period by exercising, adhering to a healthy lifestyle and routine, ensuring a balanced nutrition, and avoiding masturbation/intercourse too often to “regain your virility” more quickly. References: [1] Chen Shao-Min. Application of the “non-sexual penile erection method” to eliminate the expiration date and change the old sexual concept [J]. Chinese Sex Science,2005,14(2):40-43. [2]Weng Zhiwei. How to shorten the male non-return period[J]. Health and Life,2021(8):53-53.