A Complete Guide to the Secrets of  

Sexual Transmutation 
Scott Jeffrey

So let’s talk about sex.

Why? Because it’s a vital topic for anyone interested in achievement, self-development,
psychological maturity, and spiritual growth. But it's also another one of those grossly
misunderstood topics. Let's change that right now.

What is Sexual Transmutation? 

Napoleon Hill's self-help classic,​ ​Think and Grow Rich​, is how many individuals first learn
about sexual transmutation: “Sex transmutation is simple and easily explained. It means
the switching of the mind from thoughts of physical expression, to thoughts of some other
nature.”

Now, Hill's definition has a lot of biases, and it's incomplete, but it's a good start. ​Sexual
transmutation​ is the process of converting sexual energy into some other drive, motivation,
or energy of a higher order. But what does that mean?

What is Sexual Energy? 

To clarify this, let’s look at sexual energy through a ​visualization of the seven chakras​. The
chakras are said to be seven energy centers in the body where each chakra relates to a
specific gland in the endocrine system. Sexual energy is part of your life force. This energy
arises from the first or root chakra and the second or sacral chakra. The root chakra is
associated with your reproductive glands while the sacral chakra relates to your adrenals.

Each of the seven chakras connects through a spiraling energy channel that climbs up the
body (kundalini). And this entire energy system is fueled by the base: the home of sexual
energy.

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Sexual Energy and Pleasure 

The sacral chakra deals with pleasure. Although there are a few exceptions, most animals
do not have sex for pleasure. Humans, macaques, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees,
however, do.

When the sacral chakra is in balance, this drive for sexual pleasure stays in moderation. But
when something obstructs and weakens this sexual energy center, it leads to all kinds of
problems like sex addictions, perversions, porn addictions, and aggressive behavior. (More
on these problems below.)

Sexual Transmutation: From Pleasure to Willpower 

Expressing sexual energy through sex and desire dissipates this energy. That is, sexual
energy goes in one of two directions: ​out​ through the sex organ or ​up​ into the higher energy
centers.

The basis for sexual transformation is to take your sexual energy and channel it into a
higher energy center. The chakra above the sacral is the solar plexus chakra, which deals
with willpower. So if a person lacks willpower, there's a good chance that their sexual
energy is leaking out via excessive sex, masturbation, stimulation, desire, worry, or
overthinking.

It's for this reason the self-help literature discusses sexual transmutation. For young men
in particular, if they can channel their drive for sex and woman into their professional
work, they increase their willpower to realize their goals and achieve more. There’s a lot
more to sexual transmutation beyond achievement. But before we proceed, let’s outline
how achievement-driven sexual transmutation works.

How to Use Sexual Energy Transmutation to Manifest Your 

Desires 

Using sexual energy transmutation to achieve a particular goal or manifest something (or
someone) in your life is a straightforward process.

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Step 1: Clarify what you want.
Determine your goal:

● Write it down.
● Create an image in your mind.
● Bring it alive in your imagination with sight, sound, and motion.
● Associate positive emotions to the outcome.
● Keep the goal to yourself.

Contrary to popular belief, both​ ​goal research​ and my personal experience suggest that it’s
best to keep your desire or goal to yourself instead of announcing it to the world.

Step 2: Channel your attention toward your goal.

Most often, our energy and attention get fragmented into many directions including sexual
desires. To use sexual transmutation, you’re going to channel this sexual energy into the
image of your desired outcome.

Remember, we lose sexual energy that ​flows out.​ So instead of expressing this drive,
maintain your attention on the goal you desire. It's for this reason Napoleon Hill wrote
about the importance of having a "burning desire." Your desire for what you want must be
greater than​ ​your drive for pleasure right now​.
Connect with ​why​ you want it—​your purpose for achieving it.​

Step 3: Maintain your focus and be patient.

With renewed vigor, new ideas will likely begin to present themselves. The universe, as Hill
writes, beings to conspire in your favor. You’ll align with allies to support you on your
quest. And momentum will start to build. Stick with this process long enough, and
depending on the object of your desire, you’ll begin to manifest it.

Why Does This Process Work?

Instead of directing your awareness to random fleeting thoughts and pleasures, you’re
channeling your life force energy into creating something in the physical world.
This transmutation process occurs naturally for the​ ​Magician archetype​. Over time, you'll
learn nuances of this process and refine it based on your disposition.

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What are the Limitations of this Form of Sexual Transmutation?
Eventually, you may sense a deeper calling. Or, you might become uninspired by using your
sexual energy in this way. Through a​ ​spiritual awakening​, you may begin to see that your
ego is playing a game. The ego is always creating new desires, not based on the Spirit’s Will,
but on envy, greed, anger, and fear. Attainment begins to lose its thrill. Then, there's a shift
from external achievement to ​inner transformation.​ You begin to see that you can use
sexual transmutation to ​transform yourself​. Then, things get more interesting.

7 Reasons to Pursue Sexual Transmutation 

So now let’s quickly review some of the reasons individuals may be interested in sexual
transmutation and the potential benefits it can produce.

1) Improve Your Physical Health

A primary advantage of sexual transmutation is that it can radically improve our vitality,
longevity, and overall physical health. Also, if you suffer from lower back or knee pain,
there's a good chance it's related to your kidneys (see below), and sex transmutation can
help.

2) Achieve Material Success

We discussed this above. Higher achievement is the most common application of sex
transmutation.

3) Cultivate More Physical Energy

Semen has over 200 different proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It's a treasure
chest of nutrients that the body and mind need to perform at its best. Sexual activity can
deplete your life force while sexual transmutation cultivates it (see below).

4) Unlock More Creativity

Sexual energy is also creative energy. And the sexual energy we don't expend during sex
can be channeled into the ​creative process​.

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5) Improve Your Sex Life
When we deplete our sexual energy, we have a low libido or sex drive. In men, this often
leads to impotence. Through sexual transmutation and having sex in moderation, one can
improve their sex life.

6) Develop Martial and Internal Power

Eastern material artists and qigong practitioners use sexual transmutation to cultivate
internal power by converting sexual energy into chi (see below). Many professional
athletes do so as well.

7) Achieve Higher Spiritual Development

Perhaps the highest use of sexual transmutation is to use it to​ ​awaken and cultivate the
Spirit within​.

What Blocks Sexual Transmutation? 

Sexual transmutation, in a fundamental sense, is a natural process. When we're not

transmuting sexual energy into creative energy and willpower, it means something is
blocking or misdirecting it.

Buddhists call this misdirection ​indulgence​ while Taoists describe it as ​leakage.​ Our life
force, in essence, leaks out of us. The whole objective of​ ​meditation​ and the alchemical
practices in the East is to stop this leakage. The source of leakage is in the mind: random
thoughts and emotions like anger, fear, and guilt. (Guilt blocks the sacral chakra.)

In Tibetan Buddhism, they explain that the source of human suffering is the Three Poisons:
attraction, aversion, and delusion, or desire, aggression, and ignorance. All three poisons
cause leakage.

The Art of Seminal Retention (For Men Only) 

A critical aspect of sexual transmutation taught in many ancient philosophies from Asia and
India is seminal retention. Seminal retention is the practice of abstaining from ejaculation.

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These ancient traditions believed that they could cultivate their life force through seminal
retention to achieve greater vitality and longevity.

Both the nutrients within the semen as well as the life essence with the sperm itself, when
retained, can be used and absorbed back into your body to support your higher energy
centers, your nervous system, and your brain. Have you ever noticed an immediate
reduction in energy after ejaculating? Perhaps you've observed a slight sense of depression
as well?

What if men weren't designed to release their seed except for procreation? I'm not
suggesting this is necessarily so, but it's a question worthy of consideration, for it is true, it
might help explain the current poor state of masculinity in our society.

Meeting an Ancient Taoist

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to meet a man from China who claimed to be 93
years old. I say "claimed to be" because he looked like he was in his early 50s, and I was
(and still am) a bit skeptical. But he trained in the ancient Taoist ways. And both of my
qigong instructors who met with him were impressed with his level of skill, ability, and
knowledge. (Both of these practitioners have each trained for over 40 and 30 years,
respectively.)

This Taoist told me that in the old way of practicing these arts, you abstain from sex
throughout your life—you never "break the seal" as they say in certain Taoist texts.
He said that even Taoists nuns (women practice and train separately from men) abstain
from sex. Finally, he said that this was the secret to longevity and cultivating one's energy.
Again, I share this story merely as an idea to reflect on.

Ejaculation Frequency for Optimal Health

That said, in many Taoist texts you’ll find guidelines for the frequency of ejaculation that’s
safe for men interested in preserving their life force. The younger you are, the more life
force you have. As you get older, this life force depletes.

● Teenagers: Sex once a day

● In your 20s: Once every three days
● In your 30s: Once a week

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 ● In your 40s: Once every two weeks
● In your 60s: Once every 100 days

Signs of excessive ejaculation include chronic fatigue, stiffness in the joints, and pain in
your knees and lower back. And for sexual energy transmutation, these frequency ranges
are probably too generous.

What About Pornography?

You won't find much about pornography in ancient texts. Porn is a new problem that
plagues the latest generations. Here, however, we can turn to scientific research.

● Studies show that pornography rewires the brain, making it less connected and less
active. (​Citation​)
● Porn usage easily becomes compulsive and addictive. (​Citation​)
● Masturbation and pornography create problems with arousal, sexual desire, and
sexual performance. (​Citation​)

Countless other studies point to the harmful effects of pornography. Here are some
shocking stats​ about porn usage. From the context of sexual transmutation, pornography is
perhaps it's the greatest destroyer of sexual energy in men. If you need assistance in this
area, check out the NoFap website or just Google "nofap."

The Three Treasures of Taoism

For the remainder of this sexual transmutation guide, I’m going to take a more Eastern
perspective. Anyone familiar with Taoism will know the three treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen.
Jing, Qi, and Shen are energetic substances or frequencies that control many aspects of our
health, behavior, psyche, and​ ​spiritual development​. But even though these three treasures
are considered three different substances, they are of the same essence, similar to how
water can take the form of gas, liquid, and solid (ice).

Jing - Essence
Jing is the lowest vibration of the three treasures. Many people mistake Jing as sexual
energy or seminal fluid, but excessive sex does deplete one's Jing. Jing most closely
translates in English to Life's Essence.

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Qi - Energy
The Essence of the body converts to Qi (or Chi), which most closely translates to energy. Qi
is a higher vibration than Jing, and it transports information throughout the​ ​body’s energy
system​.

Shen - Spirit
Shen, the highest or most refined vibration, is the energy of consciousness. Many schools of
Taoism consider Shen the individual's Spirit. Shen manifests as bright white light, and its
frequency is closest to Heaven.

Taoist Energy Transmutation: The Return of the Spirit 

Perceiving sexual transmutation through the lens of Taoism then, the primary goal in this
process isn't material but spiritual. The original alchemists weren't early Western chemists
attempting to transmute lead into gold. Instead, these ancient Chinese Taoists were
converting the elemental substances in their bodies.

These Inner Alchemists sought to refine their Jing into Qi by preserving their Jing (through
seminal retention) and cultivating their Qi through a healthy, balanced lifestyle, virtuosity,
and various Qigong practices (including standing meditations like​ ​Zhan Zhuang​).

Then, they sought to convert their Qi into Shen through meditative techniques designed to
turn the body’s torso into a cauldron that refines the Qi. This alchemical process
transmutes their energy into Shen or the Original Spirit. I’ll provide resources below for
those who are interested in exploring this topic more deeply.

Sexual Transmutation Starts With Healthy Kidneys 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are responsible for growth, reproduction,
urinary function, bones, brain, and the storehouse of our essence (Jing). If the kidneys are
deficient in what’s called vital-qi, the guardian qi (the subtle energy field around the body)
will also be weak. And this deficiency lowers the immune system, which affects the rest of
the body.

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The kidneys are one of the essential organs in the human body, and we tend to give them
little attention. Improper regulation of sexual energy depletes Jing and causes weakness in
this organ over time. Coldness in the limbs is a common sign of kidney deficiency.
Regardless of your reason for pursuing sexual transmutation, it’s a great idea to heal and
strengthen your kidneys first.

Tips on How to Strengthen the Kidneys 

There are many ways to strengthen your kidneys and cultivate your Life Essence (sexual
energy):

Do a kidney cleanse.
You can find a lot of resources for kidney cleanses online.​ ​Hulda Clark’s​ is perhaps the most
comprehensive.​ ​Renaltrex Kidney Cleanse​ is a great product too.

Eat a diet that supports kidney health.

Foods that support proper kidney function include black beans, kidney beans, blueberries,
blackberries, spirulina, kelp, seaweed, pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds, walnuts,
chestnuts, barley, millet and dark, leafy green vegetables.

Try Chinese herbs.

Take​ ​Six Flavor Teapills​ (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) to support kidney health.

Avoid cold foods and excessive raw food.

The kidneys and the liver don’t like anything cold—especially during winter months and in
cold climates. The more sensitive you become to your body’s energy system, the more
averse to cold foods (like ice cream) you’ll likely become.

Reduce your media consumption or go on a 30-day media fast.

Why is this important? Advertising, television programming, video games, and films are
entrenched with sexual images designed to stimulate you. And these images draw your
energy out, whether you want them too or not. Many genres of music like pop and R&B do
so as well.

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Avoid sexual stimulation for a few weeks.
Avoid sexual activity, masturbation, or sexual stimulation of any kind. Although Jing is not
sperm, men lose Jing through sex and ejaculation. Conserving your Essence is a primary
key to sexual transmutation.

Face your fears.

Each organ relates to a specific predominant emotion. For the kidneys, it's fear. Excessive
fear damages the kidneys. Containing your fear is a vital step for entire mature adulthood.

Practice kidney qigong.

There are many practices in qigong that specifically target the kidneys. For example, the
seventh exercise in the​ ​Eight Brocades​ (Ba Daun Jin) and the kidney sound (“Chui”) in the
Six Healing Sounds​. The book​ ​Qigong Empowerment​ offers excellent medical qigong
exercises, including kidney qigong.

Keep your cell phone and technology at a distance.

Over a​ ​dozen studies​ show that radiation from cell phones impair sperm function. Never
keep your cell phone in your pants pockets, and always keep it away from your head
(always use a headset).

How to Build a Foundation for Spiritual Energy 

Transmuting sexual energy into spiritual energy can occur when the internal conditions are
present. And it’s up to us to cultivate these internal conditions.
So what are these conditions?

Foundation #1: An Energetically Open Body

The body's energetic system must flow freely, but for most individuals, we have many
blockages throughout the body. Qigong stretching is designed to help gently open the body.
Then, learn how to sink all your tension down into the ground through a practice like​ ​Zhan
Zhuang​.

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Foundation #2: A Calm, Abiding Mind
Thoughts create tension in the body. When you're able to quiet your mind, your body's
energy is naturally preserved.
There are many methods for quieting the mind including​ ​meditative practices​, ​breathing
techniques​, and​ ​proper sleep​.

Foundation #3: A Lightened Mood

Fear, anger, and seriousness all block the body's energy system. In fact, emotions stuck in
the body is the primary source of our energetic blockage.
Lightening one's mind opens energetic channels. Access the precocious child in you and a
sense of playfulness. Smile and hum for no reason at all. Try getting a​ ​HeartMath emWave2
and practice their​ ​heart coherence technique​.
Even if you didn’t go any further, setting up these three foundations can radically transform
your life experience for the better.

Resources on Inner Alchemy 

To learn about this Taoist alchemical process, see Liu Hua-Yang's​ ​Cultivating the Energy of
Life​. Another ancient text, often called the​ ​Dragon-Tiger Classic​ explores this alchemical
process in detail as an external physical process, sexual transmutation, and internal energy
cultivation. And if you’re looking for practical instruction, see Damo Mitchell’s​ ​Daoist Nei
Gong​ and​ ​White Moon on the Mountain Peak​. Mitchell provides the most comprehensive
guidance for Westerner's that I've come across.

Like many people, I was first introduced to these ideas from qigong teacher Mantak Chia.
Books like​ ​Taoist Secrets of Love​ and​ ​The Multi-Orgasm Man​ were tantalizing, and his
practices were easy to follow. However, I've come to believe that many of Chia's methods
are potentially harmful. I don't think it's advisable to force your sexual energy upward (as
you do in his "Power Lock" method).

Cultivating the body’s energy is a natural process. It’s supposed to happen spontaneously
when the conditions are appropriate (which is where meditative practices come in). Also,
Chia suggests that we only lose Jing through ejaculation and not sex itself. Even without
ejaculation, sex most definitely drains energy, especially in men.

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