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Headache during sex — why is it caused?

Men are three times more likely to get a headache during and after sex than women are!

By: Nirmalya Dutta   | | Updated: June 13, 2014 12:09 pm
Tags: Benign Sexual Headache  Headache  Headache during sex  

sex headacheDo you ever suffer from a headache while making love or after it? Well you’re not alone. Researchers suggest that while very few people report having a headache during sex, the actual number of people experiencing headaches after sex is quite high. And men are three times more likely to have a headache during sex than women. Also Read - Suffering from constant headaches? This is what your body is trying to tell you

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‘Many people who experience headaches during sexual activity are too embarrassed to tell their physicians, and doctors often do not ask,’ said Jose Biller from Loyola University in Chicago, who has treated several patients for headaches associated with sexual activity (HAS). Also Read - Keto headaches are real: Tips for dieters to ease the discomfort

There are mainly three types of headaches a person can experience while having sex.

  • A dull ache in the head and neck that begins before orgasm and gets worse as sexual arousal increases.
  • An intensely painful headache that begins during orgasm and can last for hours.
  • A headache that occurs after sex and when the person stands up and lessens as the person lies back down.

Most headaches that occur during sexual activities are benign although there are some headaches that can be caused due to serious health issues.’Headaches during sexual activities can be scary and painful. It is also the cause of much frustration for both the sufferer and the partner,’ he noted. ‘Patients should undergo a thorough neurological evaluation to rule out secondary causes, which can be life-threatening,’ Biller advised.

It’s still not clear what really causes the headaches. We talked to our expert, men’s health physician and medical sex therapist Dr Vijayasarathi Ramanathan, who explained to use the concept of the benign headache. He said: ‘This condition is called a benign sexual headache. While it is not definite what causes it, some of the risk factors include obesity, kneeling position, the degree of sexual excitement, stress, history of migraine and exertion headache and a family history of headache. A good history and assessment of patients with such complaints is mandatory.’ He suggests that anyone suffering from the condition should definitely discuss the issue with their doctor. Some ways to reduce the condition include weight reduction, increase in exercise, taking the passive role in intercourse and avoiding drugs that can act as triggers.

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Published : June 13, 2014 12:04 pm | Updated:June 13, 2014 12:09 pm
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