How
Does Weed Affect Your Sexual Life?
With
the recent legalization of marijuana in some places and the development of
sex-specific THC products like personal lubricant, more individuals are
becoming interested in the relationship between marijuana and sex. Here's what
we know so far about how marijuana can alter your sexual life.
Inhibitions
Many
marijuana users claim that it relaxes them and reduces their nervousness and
sexual inhibitions. They express a desire in participating in things that they
may have been afraid to undertake while sober. The power of anxiety to destroy
a person's sex life should not be underestimated. A little anxiety relief can
be all you need to improve your sex life.
Too
much marijuana, like too much wine, can have the opposite effect. One of the
most conventional reactions to marijuana is paranoia, which doesn't exactly
make sex enjoyable. Others discover that rather than making them feel
comfortable and unrestrained, cannabis makes them feel uneasy and trapped in
their own thoughts.
The
effect of weed on your sexual inhibitions is likely to be the same as the
effect of weed on you in general. You'll probably be more open to sex while
high if you're comfortable and joyful on pot. It's probably not a good idea to
smoke pot for the express purpose of decreasing your sexual inhibitions if it
makes you uneasy and paranoid.
Safety
The
propensity of marijuana to relax inhibitions can lead to sexual safety
concerns. While high, you may be more willing to engage in risky behaviours.
You can also neglect to follow standard safety precautions, such as using
condoms. Consent can also become hazy if you're not in the correct frame of
mind to fully agree to something or verify that your partner is on board as
well. You should avoid having high sex unless you're with a trusted partner if
cannabis tends to put you into a different stratosphere.
Sex
Drive
There
hasn't been a lot of research into the link between sex drive and marijuana
use. Many people find that having less anxiety and less inhibitions makes them
much more interested in sex, therefore cannabis appears to improve their sex
drive anecdotally. However, smoking too much marijuana can reduce your overall
sex drive. When you're experiencing weed-induced laziness, it's difficult to
get motivated for physical sex exertion.
Sexual
Frequency
Marijuana
use was linked to a higher sexual frequency in both men and women, according to
a recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine. Researchers
discovered that those who used pot had a 20% higher rate of sexual activity
than those who didn't. The rise was observed across all demographics, including
age, race, socioeconomic status, and educational attainment. Of course,
correlation does not imply causality.
Enjoyment
and Orgasm
Anecdotal
evidence suggests that consuming marijuana during intercourse makes people feel
more playful, open, and connected to their partners. Smoking pot and having sex
with your spouse might be just as bonding as a smoking weed with your friends.
Some people believe that cannabis enhances their sensory experience, making
touching and caressing more delightful. Foria, a well-known cannabis product,
claims to make it easier for women to achieve orgasm merely by applying the
THC-infused lubricant during intercourse.
Unfortunately,
the news isn’t as rosy for men. Multiple studies have linked daily marijuana
usage with erectile problems and an inability to reach orgasm. It should be
noted that the aforementioned Stanford University study, which is one of the
most thorough studies to date, found that marijuana usage did not impair sexual
functioning.
Fertility
Pot
users wanting to conceive should be aware that regular marijuana use (more than
once per week) has been shown in small trials to reduce sperm counts by up to
30%. The interaction of THC with sperm was thought to be the reason for the
decline, according to the researchers. A separate study discovered that THC in
a woman's system can alter any sperm that enters her reproductive system, even
if she is the one who has smoked. Researchers have been hesitant to call this a
clear cause and effect, but unless you're smoking pot for medical reasons, you
might want to cut back until you're pregnant. (Of course, pregnant women should
not smoke.)
Relaxation
and Sleep Quality
For
most people, the greatest impediment to sexual engagement is a lack of energy.
It's incredibly difficult to get into the mood when you're fatigued. Weed can
not only help you sleep better in the long run, but it can also help you relax
in the present moment. That can be enough to kickstart your sex life for many
people.