It’s no secret that weed makes people horny. Cannabis was used as an aphrodisiac in ancient Rome and India for thousands of years. That and a long-standing history of cannabis boosting intimacy makes it no secret that weed makes it easier for us to get it on. But how does weed make us horny and why? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Why Does Weed Make You Horny?

Cannabis makes us horny for a lot of different reasons. It helps with pain, increases emotional intimacy, and can help us get over anxiety or mental hurdles before initiating sex. Coupled with its ability to help us release our inhibitions and feel more sensitive to touch, you can improve your overall sexual experience or feel horny when you consume cannabis.

For starters, cannabis is a vasodilator which means that it can increase your libido and sex drive by increasing blood flow to your nether regions. “Cannabis can enhance sexual satisfaction and help people who have sexual difficulties,” says Harvard cannabis specialist Jordan Tishler MD. Further on Dr. Tishler states, “cannabis can stimulate libido (in people who are at least receptive), it can enhance arousal in both women and men, and it can increase the intensity and frequency of orgasm.”

It’s also well known that weed improves sexual function by offering pain relief. Pain relief is one of the biggest problems for women, and weed helps them experience pain-free sex.

Mentally speaking, THC lowers your inhibitions and can help avoid the anxiety associated with initiating the act. Sometimes people get too wrapped up in their thoughts to fully open up to a sexual experience and weed helps put a stop to that, leaving you feeling more aroused, sensual, and invested in the intimacy of the moment.

Studies also suggest that cannabis can help with PTSD in people who have experienced sexual assault, helping them enjoy sex again. It can also help with erectile dysfunction for the anxiety and PTSD relieving effects.

Lastly, cannabis boosts emotional intimacy, which plays a huge role in sexual satisfaction. Weed releases oxytocin which helps increase feelings of intimacy. This can make both you and your partner feel more comfortable with each other and with yourselves. Intimacy makes for better sex and shared pleasure.

How Does Weed Make You Horny?

Weed makes us horny in a few different ways. Cannabis is made up of cannabinoids and terpenes that all promote different effects in the mind and the body. When taken together, these compounds promote stronger effects when they interact with each other in our endocannabinoid system.

In short, weed makes you horny because of the effects of cannabinoids and terpenes. The combination of physical and mental effects can help improve physical, mental, and emotional intimacy between you and your partner. The how comes from the scientific properties of each of the elements in cannabis, including THC and CBD, and terpenes like Limonene, Myrcene, and Linalool.

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The 3 Best Strains for Increasing Your Sex Drive and Having Better Sex

If you’re looking for some libido-boosting marijuana strains to spice up your next night out, opt for hybrid medical marijuana strains with mid-range levels of THC. If you use too much THC, sometimes you’ll find yourself a little too in your head to do the deed. You can also choose strains with more CBD since those help to reduce some of the intense psychoactive effects of THC and also help relieve pain and anxiety.

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake is a relaxing hybrid strain that is rich in Limonene terpenes which are known for creating a euphoric, relaxing sensation that can help you reduce stress and boost your mood. Coupled with 19-23% THC, these sweet and creamy flavors are an excellent choice when you’re ready to get in the mood for love. The strain is also great at relieving pain, making it a good choice for people who experience pain during sex.

Jillybean

Jillybean is a sativa-leaning hybrid that offers a sensation of happiness and joy. It’s rich in myrcene terpenes which are great against pain and inflammation as well as promoting a relaxed, stress-free mental effect. This fruity strain checks in at 12-17% THC and is one of the best strains out there if you’re looking for better sex. Jillybean can increase your sensitivity to touch making for better sex.

Cannatonic

If THC comes on a little too strong and leaves you feeling anxious or paranoid sometimes, you’ll enjoy Cannatonic’s low CBD and THC content. Checking in at under 10% of each and rich in myrcene terpenes, Cannatonic offers a very mellow high and a soothing, relaxing body high. Its earthy and citrus-tinged flavor and range of effects are great for people with chronic pain looking for some pain-relieving action.

Bottom Line: Does Weed Make You Horny?

In short, yes, weed does make you horny. It enhances the pleasure we get from sex, helps us to feel more aroused and less shy about sex, and increases emotional intimacy between you and your partner. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to using cannabis for sex. While some people love smoking weed, others prefer an edible high and others want to skip the psychoactive effects altogether and opt for the soothing body effects of topical products like THC-infused personal lubricants or bath salts.

At the end of the day, get creative and explore your sexuality with your partner using cannabis. Practically everyone can benefit from it, whether you choose to get high together or not. Adding weed to the mix can bring you closer together and make sex feel more enjoyable for you both.