Can cannabis help in the romance department? If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a relationship between sex and cannabis, the answer is yes. Along with its innumerable other health applications, cannabis has the potential to enhance sex. Here’s how.
There is often said to be a connection between romance, sex, and cannabis. But is there any evidence to back this up? Yes, there is. Cannabis’ destressing properties are ideal for helping people relax, and the plant is known to make things like touch and taste more enjoyable.
For men, relaxing can help slow things down and enhance romance. This can help with stamina and lead to an overall more pleasing experience for all involved. For women, the relaxing effect of cannabis heightens the chances of reaching climax.
Women, do you find your sexual experiences less than satisfactory or struggle to achieve orgasms? Cannabis may be just what you need. Researchers investigated this, and the results are promising.
According to the study, “The primary outcome was satisfaction in the sexual domains of drive, orgasm, lubrication, dyspareunia, and overall sexual experience.” Additionally, “Women who reported marijuana use before sexual activity had 2.13 higher odds of reporting satisfactory orgasms (adjusted odds ratio = 2.13; 95% CI = 1.05, 4.35) than women who reported no marijuana use.”
This research went on to narrow down the results of improved romance and sex, saying, “After adjusting for race and age, women with frequent marijuana use, regardless of use before sex or not, had 2.10 times higher odds of reporting satisfactory orgasms than those with infrequent marijuana use (adjusted odds ratio = 2.10; 95% CI = 1.01–4.44).”
The study showed that cannabis did, in fact, help improve romance and sex for women, concluding, “Marijuana appears to improve satisfaction with orgasm. A better understanding of the role of the endocannabinoid system in women is important because there is a paucity of literature, and it could help lead to the development of treatments for female sexual dysfunction.”
So cannabis can bring some pizzazz to your sex life. But what types of cannabis work best? If you’re looking for the perfect strain to set the mood, here are a few tried-and-true cannabis strains that may help you with your bedroom game.
In dancing, “do-si-dos” references a figure in square dancing in which two people advance, pass around each other back to back, and return to their places. The Do-Si-Dos cannabis strain just might help you pull off this move in the bedroom. This indica-dominant hybrid strain could be just the thing you need to create the perfect atmosphere for a romantic interlude. The neon green buds with bright orange hairs are enough to stimulate the eyes and entice the senses. This strain produces a very pleasing floral flavor that helps the body tingle with relaxation.
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat—or smoke—it too? Wedding Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid that is known to produce euphoric effects, calming the mind, body, and soul. This strain of cannabis is known to have high THC levels, meaning a little will go a long way. The flavor profile of Wedding Cake is pleasing and sweet with underlying hints of vanilla. As an extra bonus, this strain is also commonly associated with feelings of relaxation, hunger, and arousal.
Chilled champagne and citrus juice, anyone? How about some gorgeous purple, bright green, and orange Mimosa hybrid cannabis? Mimosa is an energizing hybrid cannabis strain with a rich citrus flavor that is known to help provide a spark of energy. The effects of this cannabis strain are described as happy and clear-minded. The energetic, focused, and uplifted feelings produced by this strain make it a great bedroom companion for both men and women alike.
If you are planning on having a romantic encounter and find yourself nervous, you may want a little Northern Lights in your life. This indica-dominant strain is known to help calm the mind, relax muscles, and soothe the body, creating an overall euphoric feeling. The flavor is described as earthy, herbal, and pine-like, which will put your mind at rest and your body at ease and encourage you to be in the moment.
This sativa-dominant variety of cannabis may be just the thing you need to get it on ’til the break of dawn. ATF will raid your bedroom, bringing with it thunderous aromas of pine and lemon with a skunky funky undertone. Both relaxing and intensely euphoric, ATF checks all the boxes when it comes to creating a solid romantic experience.
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