Thursday 8 June 2017

13 Dope Facts About Weed and Sex

Chloé Harper Gold We’ve known that marijuana can act as an aphrodisiac for years. Millenia even. Now that we’re in the 21st Century and slightly more enlightened, people in the cannabis industry have been making strides to bring cannabis and carnal desire together in new and more innovative ways. For those of you who haven’t yet discovered the magical combination of weed and sex, here are some highlights:

1. Enhanced sensation

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
We all know that smoking weed can make your body feel good. Ever get a strain that has the golden ratio of Indica and Sativa that makes your whole body feel like it’s vibrating? You feel every synapse firing, every breath that fills your lungs. Maybe you even experience ASMR. Now wouldn’t it stand to reason that this heightened level of physical sensation would apply to sex as well?

2. High sex is more enjoyable than drunk sex

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
In a study conducted by New York University, researchers found that sex under the influence of marijuana is often more enjoyable than sex under the influence of alcohol. One of the biggest findings in the study was that under the influence of alcohol, people were more likely to regret their chosen partners upon sobering up. In layperson’s terms? Weed prevents beer goggles.

3. There are cannabis products specifically for sex

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
There are literally thousands of products out there to improve your sexual experience, and a growing number of them are starting to involve cannabis. You may have heard of THC-based lubricant, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re in the market for both a new glass pipe and a new dildo, you can save some space in your nightstand by buying the two-in-one dildo-slash-pipe sold by Pipedream. Interested in anal play? Try these weed suppositories to help you relax! With spreading legalization, the possibilities are endless.

4. Increased sex drive

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
According to The Journal of Sex Research (volume 20, May, 1984), “studies show that marijuana smoking enhances sexual pleasure and increases sexual desire. Marijuana use has also been associated with more frequent sexual activity and an increased number of sexual partners.” It’s just science, people.


5. Heightened arousal

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
For those with erectile dysfunction, pot might be the answer. Because of the combined effect that cannabis has on cholesterol, weight, blood pressure, and anxiety, men may find that toking up can help them, well, get it up.

6. Better orgasms

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
While struggling to orgasm during sex is a common problem among women, many ladies are finding help in their new BFF Mary Jane. In fact, there’s a strain of weed specifically cultivated to help women achieve orgasm. It even has a fun, lurid name: Sexxpot.

7. It’s all about the dose

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
Speaking of Sexxpot, there’s a reason why the strain doesn’t contain over 14% THC. Some people have reported that too much pot, or a strain that has a heavy THC content, has made them distracted and too couch-locked for sex. Smaller doses of THC are enough to do the trick. You know what they say: less is more.

8. Masterful masturbation

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
Hey ladies, did you know that ganja can seriously up your masturbation game? If you’re dying to fine tune your technique or explore new, uncharted territories, cannabis could seriously help you out.

9. It makes you sexier

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
Seriously. Experts have associated chronic marijuana use with clearer, more vibrant skin, low BMI, and more efficient exercise habits. Sexiness is subjective, not objective. But it’s no secret that when you feel sexy, you exude sexy.


10. Boosted creativity

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
Creativity isn’t just for art, music, and literature. When you’re more creative, you’re more adventurous and eager to try new things–especially in the sack. There are few things in life that are worse than a boring lover. Don’t be that person.


11. Some pornstars have endorsed it

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
Pornstars are just like us. They like sex and many like pot. So much, that some have combined their passions and officially endorsed marijuana. Adult entertainers like Daisy Dabs, Keisha Grey, and Madison Ivy have attributed great sex to great herb and have even posted about their devotion to their social media pages.

12. Leads to a stronger relationship

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
A wise woman once said, “a couple that tokes together grows old together.” Okay, so no one’s actually said that. But a 2014 survey conducted on 420Mate concluded that regular smokers tend to be generous lovers and place high value in loyalty.

13. Cuddling is so much better

13 Fun Facts About Weed and Sex
You know that nice, fluffy feeling you get when you and your partner cuddle? It’s called oxytocin and it’s arguably the best high your body can create on its own. Add dopamine to the mix by lighting one up with your sweetheart, and your snuggle sesh just got a million times more intimate. Which, in turn, will lead to better sex and an even more solid relationship.

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