{"id":19299,"date":"2021-05-10T13:54:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T11:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=19299"},"modified":"2021-08-24T14:57:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:57:32","slug":"sex-migraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/sex-migraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sex Headaches Making Sex Unenjoyable?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><p style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;\"><em>This article was medically fact-checked by <a href=\"#drscroll\">Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are headaches getting in the way of your sex life? Not your regular, run of the mill headaches, but truly head-splitting headache? Sex headache might be the culprit, and they can put a serious cramp on your sex life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is a Sex Migraine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve thankfully left most \u2018Honey, I have a headache\u2019 humor in bad sitcoms from the 60s where they belong. And many people have found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/fascinating-orgasm-facts\/\">orgasms can offer pain relief<\/a> for minor aches and pains. But unfortunately, headaches caused by sex are another story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal headaches can be caused by different things\u2014everything from sitting with bad posture to being stressed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/tips-stay-hydrated-drink-water\/\">forgetting to drink enough water<\/a>. They usually feel like a dull pressure in your forehead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex headaches can start with sexual activity and build as you reach orgasm, or come on suddenly with orgasm. They can be intense, and while most only last a few moments, they can last hours or even days. Most people will experience sex headaches in clusters over a few months, and then they may go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Is There a Cure or Treatment for Sex headache?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex headaches aren\u2019t usually a cause for concern, but you should notify your healthcare providers right away if you experience a headache during sex or masturbation\u2014especially if it happens suddenly or it&#8217;s your first time getting a sex headache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"drscroll\">This is because while most sex headaches are nothing serious, they can sometimes be a sign of something more serious. This is particularly likely if your sex headache causes vomiting or causes severe pain that lasts more than 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience frequent sex headaches and underlying health concerns are ruled out, there are two pain options. You can read more about them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/sex-headaches\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20377481\">here<\/a>, but they generally boil down to taking daily medications like beta-blockers, or occasional medications like an anti-inflammatory just before sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are things you can do about your sex headaches, so you\u2019re not sentenced to avoiding sex or orgasms all your life!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Facts Checked By: <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"sabox-plus-item\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope itemprop=\"author\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shredatta.jpg\" width=\"100\"  height=\"100\" alt=\"Dr.Shree\" itemprop=\"image\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-authorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/author\/shreedatta\/\" class=\"vcard author\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\">Dr. Shree Datta<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element drdescr\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"drdes\">Dr. Shree Datta is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London, specialising in women\u2019s health including all menstrual problems such as fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Shree is a keen advocate for patient choice, having written numerous articles and books to promote patient and clinician information. 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