Not yet a true man

The Xiahoen is a matriarchal tribe residing around the Great Tahu waterfall, and the three rivers flowing out of the pool at it's base: Esha, Bate, and Xao. The thick jungle surrounding the housing the tribe protects them from outside world.

Water of each river is used with a different purpose:

• Esha is used for drinking water and fishing. It's 'The river that gives'.
• Bate is used for cleaning and washing. It's 'The river that purifies'.
• Xao is used for pleasure. It's 'The river that welcomes'. The pool at the base of the Great Tahu is used for rituals and celebrations.

For centuries one thing remained characteristic of this tribe: low birth rate of men. Less than 10% of those born are male, leading to most women having 5 to 20 daughters, with maybe 1 or 2 sons. Because men are only expected to spread their seed, no one knows nor cares about who was the father of the child, only the mother is considered the parent and caretaker.

The lack of men doesn't mean that just anyone is allowed to impregnate the women. Among Xiahoen, male's worth is judged based on how well he can satisfy a woman. Only after succeeding in the coming of age ritual, a man is able to offer sex to any woman in the tribe, and even then it's the woman's duty to decide if she'll accept the man's seed into her womb.

A woman will decide what to do with man's seed based on how satisfied he made her:

• If a woman is pleased, she will take the seed into her womb, but that does not mean it always leads to impregnation.
• If a woman found the man's performance lacking, but not offensive, she will swallow his seed.
• If a woman judges that the man has disregarded her pleasure, the seed will not enter her body. A man's seed being spilled onto the ground is considered the greatest shame that he can be faced with.

To remain fair to the men, a woman isn't allowed to choose a man on her own, the man has to make the first move. A man offers, and then the woman judges.

In preparation for man's coming of age ritual, a man is expected to gather experience with all of his mothers and sisters, and these mothers and sisters are allowed to only welcome his penis during that this time, as it is their duty to prepare him for any woman in the tribe. All pregnancies that happen during that time are considered signs of great luck for the whole family.

Clothes are only used as a status symbol, and are rarely worn at home or when connecting with nature.

Sex and intimacy are a deep part of Xiahoen life, with public displays being a sign of pride in one's relationship. Because men very rarely decide to choose an official partner, only relationships between women are considered "being a couple", with it also being common for three or more women to form a bond where they rise their children together. Even pregnancy and childbirth don't stop Xiahoen women from pursuing pleasure, they maintain their healthy sex life until the sixth month, and after birthing it take only a week for their bodies to return to full vigor, and be ready to continue living their best life.