Heres what we know so far about how weed can affect various aspects of your sex life.
They report being interested in trying particular activities that they might have been too shy to try sober.
Anxietys ability to decimate every aspect of a persons sex life should not be underestimated.
A little anxiety relief may be just what you better have a better sex life.
But just like wine, too much weed can have the opposite effect.
Paranoia one of the most stereotypical reactions to weeddoesnt exactly make sex very fun.
Safety
Weeds ability to lower inhibitions can also lead to sexual safety issues.
You might be more willing to engage in risky behaviors while high.
You may also be forgetful about your usual safety practices, like wearing condoms.
Sex Drive
There hasnt been much research specifically on the link between sex drive and marijuana.
But too much weed can also impair your overall sex drive.
Its hard to get motivated for the physical exertion of sex if youre experiencing weed-induced laziness.
Researchers found a 20% increase in sexual activity in those who smoked weed versus those who didnt.
Of course, thats correlation, not causation.
Researchers suspected that the decrease was sparked by the interaction of THC with the sperm.
(Of course, women who are pregnant shouldnt smoke.)
Relaxation and Sleep Quality
For most people, energy is the biggest barrier to sexual activity.
If youre exhausted, its extremely difficult to get into the mood.
For many people, that can be enough to jumpstart your sex life.
