Both women and men can experience headaches brought on by sexual excitement and orgasms, and they’re actually more common than you think, according to neurologist Isha Gupta, from IGEA Brain and Spine of New Jersey and New York
But no definite answer as to why they happen currently exists.
However, Sherry A. Ross, M.D., ob-gyn, author of Sheology: The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health, has come up with a theory.
Her theory is that the headache may be brought on by the adrenaline that floods the body during intense activity, reported by Women’s Health.
She said: “The adrenaline rush occurs during the excitement phase, and then the letdown period, when the orgasm occurs, brings on the headache.”
It has an additional theory that when a person coughs, has an orgasm or strains in general, it increases pressure in the head, which could contribute to a headache.
NHS Choices explains the headaches can happen during foreplay or just before orgasm, and can last for a few minutes of up to an hour.
They’re inconvenient, but the headaches are usually harmless and don’t mean you have to avoid sex.
But female orgasm expert, Dr Nicole Prause, has revealed one simple way to make yourself want to jump into bed with your partner – go for a run.
Dr Prause, who’s based in Los Angeles, told The Times: “Generally speaking, if your heart rate is increased and you see your partner, you’re more likely to interpret your excitement as due to your partner. Even if it’s not.”
Furthermore, the 38-year-old also reckons aphrodisiacs don’t exist, but recommends sexting while at work.
“Starting to be sexual and talking about fantasies. That may help get things started.”
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