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Sex, Orgasms, Headaches

by Rena Sherwood

Love stinksAnd not necessarily in that order. Well, if a title like “Sex, Orgams, Headaches” doesn’t get this blogpost high on Google’s PageRank, I’m not sure what else will (that I can ethically try).

Annyway, let’s get it on with the details, shall we?

In yet another proof that love stinks, some people can get one of two types of headaches directly as a result of sex with or without orgasms (apparantly, with good sex, then, as oppossed to some anatomical gymnastics in the throes of passion that resulted in falling out of the bedroom window).

Coital Cephalagia

Ooo, doesn’t that sound like it can put you in the mood? But seriously, what happens here is that you get a terrible headache in the body’s build-up to orgasm. This is a variation of what is called an exertional headache, where you basically get a headache whenever you do some strenuous exercise. You could try taking a painkiller before you engage in the desired activity.

But if that doesn’t work, you really should see your doctor. Although coital cephalagia is usually not a sign of a more serious condition, it sure can affect the quality of your life.

BUT if you get these symptoms along with your sex, orgams and headaches, then you better call your doctor immediately:

  • Very stiff neck
  • Nausea and/ or vomiting
  • Going unconscious (not just falling asleep. You better let your partner be aware of this so he/she can call 911 in case you black out, since you obviously can’t).
  • If the headache lasts anywhere from 5 minutes to 24 hours.

Orgasmic Cephalagia

This kind of sex, orgams, headache domino effect happens to men more than women. This is a powerful headache usually felt around the eyes that happens immediately before orgasm, no matter how athletic the sexual activity was. It is thought that this might be an indication that you have high blood pressure or that your body may react very negativly to a certain spike in your blood pressure.

This is also considered a benign headache that tends to go away quickly on it’s own (like most of my boyfriends). However, the same cautions apply to this headache as to coital cephalagia.

I’m so glad I’m single.


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