How Cannabis Improves Your Sex Life

By NA · September 17, 2020
How Cannabis Improves Your Sex Life

How Cannabis Improves Your Sex Life

The cannabis industry is no stranger to the novelty of romance. At this time, there are hundreds of companies that specialize in bridging the gap between sex and cannabis. These companies have formulated and fine-tuned cannabis products exclusively designed for use in the bedroom. Some of the typical products in this category include topicals such as lotion and THC massage oil. Companies also have provided couples with aphrodisiac-like edibles to be consumed before doing 'the nasty.' Let's take a deeper look into how cannabis can affect the quality of our relationships.

How Cannabis Affects the Body

Before we can understand how cannabis affects our bodies in the bedroom, we must first understand how cannabis affects the overall body. Did you know that your body is biologically-equipped to ingest cannabis? The endocannabinoid system, which is often referred to as the 'ECS,' is the system within the human body that is responsible for the distribution and digestion of cannabis. The endocannabinoid system is also found in many other common mammals and even a few amphibians. The ECS consists of a network of nodes known as receptors designed to react to the many cannabinoids found in everyday cannabis. 

The endocannabinoid system is also responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions. Thanks to a study of cannabis conducted sometime in the mid-1980s, researchers discovered the human body's endocannabinoid system. The team discovered 2 types of cannabinoid receptors, respectively known as CB1 and CB2. The former is responsible for the neurological effects brought on by the ingestion of the psychoactive cannabinoid THC. The latter is responsible for distributing the effects of CBD throughout the body. The nodes of endocannabinoids that create the framework of the endocannabinoid system are located throughout the entire human body.

Cannabis and Sex

The common cannabis consumer at some point has participated in sexual acts while under the influence of cannabis. This is because it is downright amazing. This feeling is often due to the levels of dopamine cannabis can release. This also holds true for sex. Romantic acts have always been known to produce high levels of dopamine. This is why sex is often socially classified as a 'drug.' It is a euphoric act. So when you combine two mediums that provide consumers with feeling great, you can assume that feeling is rightfully multiplied.

The Sensual Side of Cannabis

As aforementioned, there is a lot of euphoria associated with cannabis and sex. There is also a multitude of sensuality associated with cannabis. No one knows this better than the companies that specialize in providing a sensual and romantic insight into the realm of cannabis. Aside from smoke cannabis before (and after) sex, there are products designed to optimize the experience. Some edibles are fine-tuned to be similar to that of an aphrodisiac. Moreover, there exists a line of topicals such as lotions and sensual cannabinoid creams to up the ante in the bedroom. You can also find CBD as well as THC massage oil to provide you or your partner with a relaxing and infused experience.

Cannabis, Your Body, and the Big Finish

Like most sane people, we indulge in sex for a primary reason (outside of reproduction): pleasure. More specifically, we like to orgasm after sex. Men and women will agree that cannabis provides a more fulfilling and heightened sense and ease of climaxing. This is due to the levels of euphoria cannabis can provide for its users on its own. Most cannabis consumers will agree that there is nothing like it. It is one of those acts you must try for yourself to fully understand.