Here’s a guest article from Alan Wood of Weekend Gardener about marijuana and sex. As you can see from the site, they certainly lack no expertise in the former. Being a gentleman, I haven’t enquired about the latter.
I would obviously not advise combining anything that might impair your judgment with BDSM. Of course, we should be sufficiently grown-up to be able to decide our own level of risk or how we enjoy ourselves. One can chose RACK (Risk Aware Consensual Kink) or not. Just be sensible. In any case, this article is about sex, rather than BDSM.
I must admit that the second paragraph made me question whether we are seeing causation or merely correlation. Is the CBD or cannabis the cause of increased sexuality or is it that users are likely to be more liberal in their pleasures? Lots of things to consider and compare with one’s own experiences..
As you will discover from the article, like all things, it has its pros and cons. Anyway, an interesting and thought provoking article. Enjoy.
How Cannabis Use Transforms Your Sex Life
The receding stigma surrounding marijuana use has led to the resurgence of talk on how the plant affects one’s sex life. It has even led to a burgeoning market for cannabis lubricants, sprays, lotions, even tampons. But how does cannabis really affect your sex life? Read on to find out.
Boosts Your Libido
Cannabis use is said to boost libido. One study showed that CBD users tend to have more sex and partners that non-users. Cannabis enthusiasts reportedly averaged 20% more intimate encounters that those who don’t use the plant. A 2009 study conducted by the Australian Research Centre in Sex showed that women who consumed cannabis on a regular basis were more likely to have more than two sexual partners in the past year.
The additional oomph in your arousal reportedly depends on the cannabis strain you’re using. Some types would leave the user aroused while others would just cause heightened sensations. Want to test it out for yourself? Visit Weekend Gardener to know more about which strains will enhance your sex life. This article from weekend gardener may not explain straight to the point of sex, however, I will mention the ratio between substances of Sativa strain which can influence the sex. experience.
Strangely enough (or perhaps not so strange considering cannabis research is just gathering momentum), there are also conflicting studies that hint at the opposite. A study published back in 2009 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology says that marijuana use lowers testosterone levels. And since this hormone is one of the key factors that trigger arousal in both men and women, reduced levels would have an impact on the libido.
However, cannabis impacts each one differently because it’s a psychoactive drug. So while it might lessen your sex drive, it could also amplify the experience and make it better.
Extends Your Orgasm
One interesting effect cannabis reportedly has is prolonged and more intense orgasms. In a recent joint survey conducted by a CBD-centric company and a company making smart vibrators, thousands of users have reported that they had prolonged or multiple orgasms.
The data collected showed that cannabis helped respondents reach orgasm faster and the session went longer. 63% of solo respondents and 71% of partnered participants said cannabis increased the duration of their peak pleasure. Almost the same percentage reached orgasm faster and more easily. 43% of the singles and 48% of those with partners said that adding cannabis to their sex session resulted in more orgasms.
There’s no definite reason for this phenomenon yet. However, noted sex therapist Lawrence Siegel explained that cannabinoids target the part of our brains that are linked to female sexual arousal. He said that when this is activated by cannabis, it makes one feel relaxed and enhances pleasure. It could be the reason why sex is more enjoyable when cannabis is involved.
Puts Old Performance Issues in a New Light
Cannabis use and male performance issues have a long, convoluted history. A lot of male users extol the benefits of using the drug, such as increased stamina and more intense orgasms. But one black cloud to cannabis use is the issue of erectile dysfunction. Studies have revealed that erectile dysfunction is three times more likely to occur in people who use cannabis daily as opposed to the non-users.
Several animal studies showed that cannabis inhibits specific receptors in the penis’ erectile tissue. It suggests that cannabis inhibits more than it enhances. A big caveat to this is that there’s no parallel research done on humans (yet). But with more relaxed and open legislation on the horizon, this question on whether the chemical is good or bad for your sex life will hopefully be answered.
One thing researchers appear to agree on is that the size of the dosage does matter. Like alcohol, consuming cannabis in moderate amounts will lower inhibitions, stimulate sensations, and boost performance. Its inhibitory effects also remain minimal. Conversely, consuming larger quantities will make problems, like erectile dysfunction or inability to reach orgasm, more likely to happen.
Researchers are also saying that the cannabis strain that you use also affects the situation. Some strains are more stimulating while others have a more relaxed effect.
Is it Just Your Imagination?
Studies revolving around cannabis use have always been conflicting. This is largely due to previous legislation that prevented more in-depth studies. One interesting correlation a 2009 study found was how men who often used cannabis were dissatisfied with their sexual performance. They believed that they didn’t last as long as they wanted. However, cannabis is also known for affecting one’s concept of time. So, you might feel like you haven’t lasted long but in reality, it’s the opposite.
It’s not just with the duration of the experience. Millions of users also claim that sex is better with cannabis. But the lack of hard data makes it difficult to really ascertained if this is true for everyone or not.
There’s no denying that cannabis can transform your sex life. Whether it will change it for the better will depend on how your body reacts to it. The right strain, dose, and method of delivery will also affect how this drug will affect us. It’s a good idea to follow the experts and start by smoking low doses first before moving to edibles and other means.
References:
https://www.self.com/gallery/how-cannabis-affects-sex
https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/cannabis-and-sex-an-off-and-on-relationship
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/19/health/marijuana-sex-kerner/index.html