– Samantha Jones, Sex and the City
As Samantha Jones bravely points out in the iconic series Sex and the City, society stigmatizes female sexuality. Women are not taught to embrace sexuality and openly discuss it, but instead leave what happens in the bedroom behind closed doors. This unfortunately wreaks havoc as women are often putting up with less than satisfying results when it comes to sex. The statistics say it all, with an average of 95% of heterosexual males reporting almost always having an orgasm compared to just 65% of heterosexual women.1 Considering that better sex leads to healthier and happier relationships and an overall improved quality of life, the data shows us that the situation calls for change. If you are looking to intensify your sexual experiences, cannabis is an amazing aphrodisiac that might just do the trick.
A recent study conducted highlights the relationship between marijuana consumption and women’s sexuality. The study observed a group of 373 women and found that 68.5% of these women reported an increase in libido and sexual pleasure after consuming marijuana before sex.2 This doesn’t come as a surprise, given the fact that cannabis increases blood flow to the clitoris and lowers inhibitions. Regular cannabis users also report more frequent and more pleasurable sex overall when compared to their non-consuming counterparts. So while there may still be much to learn about the endocannabinoid system and female sexuality, early science is pointing to a strong correlation between the two.
In order to take advantage of the aphrodisiac effects of cannabis, choosing the right product and dose is everything. Depending on your method of consumption you will need to time your consumption properly. Cannabis as an aphrodiasiac is most effective when taken right before sex. If you are taking an edible, it’s probably best to take it at around 30-45 minutes prior. If your chosen method of consumption is faster acting, such as a tincture or a vaporizer, it is recommended that you consume around 5-15 minutes prior. In terms of terpenes, Palmer Jane recommends finding products that are higher in caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene.
Take a page out of Samantha’s book. Afterall, life is just too short for bad sex. Consider adding cannabis to spice up your sex life with your partner, we guarantee they’ll love it just as much as you do.
- Frederick, D.A., John, H.K.S., Garcia, J.R. et al. Differences in Orgasm Frequency Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Men and Women in a U.S. National Sample. Arch Sex Behav 47, 273–288 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-0939-z [↩]
- Lynn, Becky K., et al. “The relationship between marijuana use prior to sex and sexual function in women.” Sexual medicine 7.2 (2019): 192-197. [↩]