Cannabis consumption would promote desire and increase the intensity of orgasms.
- In 2020, cannabis is the most consumed illicit product in France. Nearly half of adults (46%) have already consumed it.
- Cannabis is most often smoked, mixed with tobacco. It is used in the form of grass (61% of cases) or less often in the form of resin (37% of cases).
What is the influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction? This is the question asked by researchers from the universities of East Carolina and North Carolina (United States). To answer this, they decided to conduct a study published in the journal Journal of Cannabis Research.
The team surveyed 811 people, aged 18 to 85, about their cannabis use habits and sex life. The majority of the volunteers were women and 80% had higher education. Nearly 25% of adults identified as LGBTQIA+ and 73% of participants said they were in a monogamous relationship.
Cannabis: touch and taste are heightened after consumption
More than half of the volunteers used cannabis daily and used to use it before having sex. According to the authors, more than 70% of adults surveyed reported having a higher libido and more intense orgasms. Participants who reported masturbating also reported that cannabis increased their desire and heightened two senses: taste and touch.
The Role of Mindset in Cannabis Smokers
Scientists believe that sexual pleasure is increased tenfold by the psychoactive effect of THC, the main active molecule in cannabis. “These results may be due to the state of mind in which cannabis users are, thinking that cannabis has aphrodisiac properties that will increase pleasure, rather than a true physiological effect. (…) However, the Cannabis’ relaxing effects may contribute to increased desire and reduced inhibitions, which may then increase sexual performance and satisfaction.” explained the team.
Cannabis use is not without risk to our health
Although cannabis can be beneficial for our sex life, it should be remembered that its consumption can have negative consequences on our health. “Some risks, such as sleep disorders or heart problems, are not well enough known”, noted health insurance. Smoking cannabis can also cause mental problems and impair cognitive functions, including memory.
