Study: Can cannabis help you have better sex?

Cannabis consumption may improve sexual function, arousal, and orgasm, according to a new study.

Young people who use cannabis frequently may have better orgasms and overall sexual function, findings from a new observational study have revealed.

A team of researchers in Spain examined impact of alcohol and cannabis on sexual function in 274 men and women, aged 18 to 30 years old.

Sixty eight per cent of participants identified as female, while 32 per cent identified as male. 

The study analysed the effects using three commonly used surveys, designed to identify alcohol and cannabis use disorders, as well as changes to a person’s sexual functioning, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST), and Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire Short-Form. 

The findings revealed a higher score in sexual function, as well as arousal and orgasm, in participants who were identified as being “high risk” of having cannabis-related problems and addiction associated with alcohol consumption. 

Sexual function and arousal was found to be generally higher among heavy consumers compared to non-consumers, which the authors have indicated could be linked to the lesser feelings of anxiety and shame, as a result of the effects of cannabis.

There was no significant difference in results between men and women, indicating that young people who use cannabis frequently, regardless of gender, have better overall sexual function.

These results are consistent with previous findings involving 216 people, who used cannabis to improve their sexual experience.

Researchers concluded: “Sexual function is improved in young people who are high-risk cannabis consumers with a moderate risk of alcohol use, resulting in increased desire, arousal, and orgasm. This improvement is usually associated with a reduction in anxiety and shame, which facilitates sexual relationships.”

Women’s sexual wellness

Previous findings have also suggested that cannabis may increase sexual desire and orgasm intensity. 

But while this study has revealed positive effects on both genders, others have focused on the role it could play in improving sexual wellbeing in women.

Its effects are thought to help relieve discomfort in women, particularly those with gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, leading to a more enjoyable experience.

In a study of almost 400 women in 2019, most reported increases in sex drive, improvement in orgasm and a decrease in pain after consuming cannabis, and concluded that cannabis “appears to improve satisfaction with orgasm”.

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