Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Not only gives pleasure, sex can also cause headache or what is commonly referred to as’sex headache‘. These headaches can appear before and after orgasm.
Quoting Metro UK, The American Migraine Association says, there are two types sex headache. First is pre-orgasmic headache, where the headache is described as pain from a blunt impact. The pain that arises from sexual activity increases as sexual arousal increases.
The second is orgasmic headache, where the headache occurs before or after orgasm. This headache feels like an explosion that appears suddenly and feels throbbing.
In his writing on British Journal of Medical Practitioners, sexologist Margaret Redelman calls, psychological factors contribute to this sex headache.
“In general, headaches that arise due to sexual activity appear more frequently when a person is tired, under stress, but is required to do so. intercourse many times, “wrote Redelman, quoting The Sun.
Redelman said that compared to women, men are more prone to experiencing headaches. Men will be more vulnerable to experience sex headache if the physical condition is not good, excess body weight and blood pressure easily rise. Whereas in women, pain arises due to muscle contraction.
How to Prevent Sex Headache
There are several ways to prevent this from happening sex headache. Meeting the needs of fluids, relaxes the area around the jaw, and not staring at the screen too long can be your choices. Try to be as relaxed as possible before sex.
However, if the headache persists, try changing positions to relax the tense muscles. The reason is, practicing one particular position for a long time can make the neck stiff.
Try to find another position that doesn’t put pressure on the neck area. The reason is, sex that is too energetic can sometimes cause headaches.
(the / asr)
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