user-1: I am aware of Indian spirituality associating orgasm with a loss of energy. This conception is present in other cultures as well. 
However, it is conspicuously absent from Western culture. Why isn't there more rigorous evidence of orgasm -- and sexuality in general -- and lack of enthusiasm and vigour? How can one perceive such an association if it exists? 
Thank you.

user8157: Unless relatively deep/refined samadhi & tranquility have been developed, it is difficult to perceive the loss of energy & loss of mental clarity due to orgasm. Instead, to the undeveloped mind, the temporary relief of organism is something ordinary & normal. This is probably why the Western religious traditions probably don't comment much about orgasm because the true purpose & fruits of celibacy appears to have never been clearly articulated or understood in European Christianity. 

-1: <p>I am aware of Indian spirituality associating orgasm with a loss of energy. This conception is present in other cultures as well. </p>

<p>However, it is conspicuously absent from Western culture. Why isn't there more rigorous evidence of orgasm -- and sexuality in general -- and lack of enthusiasm and vigour? How can one perceive such an association if it exists? </p>

<p>Thank you.</p>
 8157: <p>Unless relatively deep/refined samadhi &amp; tranquility have been developed, it is difficult to perceive the loss of energy &amp; loss of mental clarity due to orgasm. Instead, to the undeveloped mind, the temporary relief of organism is something ordinary &amp; normal. This is probably why the Western religious traditions probably don't comment much about orgasm because the true purpose &amp; fruits of celibacy appears to have never been clearly articulated or understood in European Christianity. </p>
