The effect on sex
Over the years, there have been numerous studies on the effects of cannabis on the human body. Many studies have focused on the effects of marijuana on long-term memory and short-term memory.
There have also been some studies on the effects of cannabis on sexual activity. Many of these studies and their results never reached the public and were thus not officially recognised.
Nevertheless, the results can often be found online alongside endless reports from consumers who have had experiences with it. After all, this is not a really remote topic that no one would bother with.
Marjuana and the effects on sexual desire
Different types of cannabis can stimulate and influence sexual desire in different ways. Sativas produce a strong mental high that makes the mind wander, while indicas produce a strong physical effect that increases sensitivity to touch. This sensitivity to touch often leads to an increase in sexual desire.
Hybrids with a proportion of 70% Sativa and 30% Indica have shown to be particularly suitable for increasing sexual activity. It should be noted, however, that everyone is different and you may have to do a little testing to find the strain that suits you best.
Marijuana effect on sexual performance
Cannabis use before or during sex can have different effects. In a study on the subject, 12% of participants said cannabis would decrease their sexual desire, but almost 2/3 said marijuana would increase their sexual performance and they were generally more interested in sex. Many users just get really horny for it and find it an interesting stimulation and increase in fantasy.
For some users of cannabis, the amount consumed seems to play a big role. Of course, it is all a question of tolerance, how one can deal with it, one's own physical condition, etc.
What is it exactly that causes Grass to make people horny?
Cannabis is able to enhance the senses, relax the body and mind and at the same time euphorize and stimulate. Besides, there are some physical effects such as muscle relaxation, pain reduction, pleasant body sensation, physical lightness, etc.
At the same time, the heartbeat and blood flow are increased. The active component THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) not only releases dopamine in the brain, which produces the high effect, but it also copies the effects of the body's own sexy little chemical compound called anadamides.
For some people, cannabis has the opposite effect, as already described, or certain strains, and they get too distracted or think about too many things. It makes sense to make your own experiences and test different strains.
In addition to increased sexual pleasure, men report a harder erection in studies. Women often report that they get wetter, experience more intense orgasms and can experience several orgasms at the same time.
As Dr. Lester Grinspoon, the retired Harvard Medical School professor known as "the grandfather of modern medical cannabis research" reports: "But there's a third category, the ability to enhance the diversity of human experience."
CB1 receptors are involved in enhancing tactile sensations and generally feeling euphoric, explains Dr Mitch Earleywine, professor of psychology at the State University of New York at Albany. Or in other words, marijuana makes your whole body feel good and sex feels good too, so what could go together better 😉?
Cannabis often causes one's perception of time to change and one experiences time as much longer than it actually is. Accordingly, many people who are stoned experience orgasms as subjectively longer.
A lot depends on the right strain, your own expectations and experience with cannabis, your interest in new things and sex, and always what you make of it. In this sense, I can only say, have fun experimenting and enjoy 😉
Your Juan
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