Researchers are beginning to investigate the relationship between Marijuana and sexual desire, with intriguing results.
According to a recent report, men and women who use marijuana every day have a 20% longer active sexual life than those who do not.
Although this study has not shown a cause-and-effect relationship, it does pose an intriguing question: what is the relationship between sex and marijuana?
Anxiety
According to sex therapist Amanda Pasciucco, “those who use marijuana put less pressure on themselves while they’re high, so there is no performance anxiety for sex to be excellent.”
In an interview with CNN, he continued, “A modest bit of marijuana may also boost the capacity to communicate between couples, revealing preferences and tastes.”
THC x CBD
The plant contains around one hundred cannabinoids, which are its active substances. The most well-known is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, the well-known “high.”
Cannabidiol (CBD) does not induce euphoria and is often used for medical and/or calming reasons. Some sex enhancement products, such as lotions, ointments, and lubricants, contain solely CBD.
A brand of CBD-based lubricants called Privy Peach, for instance, aims to reduce inflammation and promote blood circulation, so enhancing sexual function and desire in women with endometriosis and other forms of pelvic discomfort. chronicles.
Foria’s intimate care line is an additional cannabis-based topical product distributed in Brazil by Cannect. Moreover, since some women discover that THC induces vaginal dryness, CBD-based lubricants may be used to combat this negative effect.
THC effects
Sex therapist Lawrence Siegel has observed that tetrahydrocannabinol seems to specifically target a region of the brain related with “horniness” in women.
The natural endocannabinoid system of the human body is essential for regulating experiences such as pleasure, pain, relaxation, and homeostasis. Cannabis usage may increase arousal and enhance sexual pleasure.
Another popular motivation for cannabis use is the enhancement of pleasure experiences. The impact may enhance sexual pleasure, such as by touch.