We often hear friends speak of their “mind-blowing” sex escapades. Truly, sex can be very satisfying and enjoyable for both parties if done correctly and if elements of love and desire are present. But it does have a catch sometimes. One of them is a “sex headache.”
Many are completely unaware that such a thing exists. Basically there are two types: one is “benign coital headache,” which is most common before or during orgasm that happens on a regular basis; between the two types this is relatively less a cause for alarm. The serious type is commonly called “new onset severe headache” during sex, which is associated with acute brain hemorrhage or other serious conditions—such as aneurysm—which require immediate evaluation and intervention.
One should not shrug off sex headaches. Don’t let it pass even if it happens rarely. Consult a physician, whether it happens once or on a regular basis. One thing you should be wary of is sentinel bleed, or brain bleeding that starts with a tiny leak which may temporarily seal itself. There may be temporary relief when it blocks itself off, but this serves as a warning for possible brain rupture and death.
It is important to know the unique characteristic of discomfort associated with sex headache. This type of pain is described as being a dull ache on both sides of the head, a result of head and neck tightening during intercourse. The pain is often intensified by sexual excitement brought about by orgasm-inducing activities, such as oral sex and masturbation.
Sadly, sex headache affects both men and women, but a greater percentage of cases involve males. Those prone to migraine are also predisposed to suffer. Stress can also be an influential or aggravating factor. Moreover, women’s regular intake of medication, such as birth control pills and over-the-counter cold remedies, is found to be closely linked with sex headaches. However, the amount of physical exertion associated with sexual activity has no direct relation to sex headaches.
Suffering from sex headache can lead to further health complications and negative effects in achieving a satisfying sex life. It can cause one to associate fear with the act, which in turn affects your psychological preparedness for sexual indulgence. Worse, it could have an indirect effect on your relationship with your partner.
What must we do to avoid further problems then? One can consider abstaining from sex for a couple of weeks. This would not be difficult if it means having more mind-blowing sex sans complications in the future. You can also do the act at a slower pace, making sure to relax the neck and jaw muscles during sexual activity. It is important to consult your doctor for appropriate intervention and medication to ease, if not halt, the pain. Also consider counseling to help you cope with stress and fear.
However, it is an entirely different story if your sex headache is caused by bad sex or major disappointment—for instance, when you did not cum at all.
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