There’s been a lot of talk these last few years about the potential benefits of mixing sex with cannabis. And I don’t just mean talk from the washed-out smoker, who needs to be high in order to muster himself out of bed at the crack of noon.

These tend to be the same people who have nothing else to discuss but marijuana. They’re like kids who’ve just discovered dope, and they think they’re in on something no one else knows about. You’ve undoubtedly endured tales of their exploits as if they were sexual pioneers.

No, I mean talk by scientists researching the relationship between marijuana and sex. Can you imagine what sort of elevator pitch you’d have to possess in order to green-light funding for such a study?

Whether you’re in a committed relationship, you’re a no-strings-attached sort of person, or you’re flying solo in the bedroom, you’ve probably noticed that orgasms are different when you smoke weed. And by different, I mean awesome.

Anyone who’s had a couple puffs before getting intimate will tell you the sex is better. It doesn’t take a nerd in a fancy lab coat to reach that conclusion. But it does take one to figure out why.

Before we dive into this explanation, you should know that there are two main types of cannabis: sativa and indica. Sativa is known to produce a more creative, energetic head high while indica tends to lead to a drowsy, more relaxed body high. What we know so far is that the sativa strain of cannabis tends to be preferred over the indica strain when it comes to sexual enhancement. The high encourages the body to contract muscles and promotes blood flow. For women, this increased blood flow means less of a chance of drying out down there. For men, improved blood flow means a better erection. One study found it may even help with erectile dysfunction resulting from high cholesterol.

For both sexes, sativas are believed to help us maintain a higher level of arousal, and our sex organs become more sensitive, increasing stimulation. Talk about a recipe for outstanding coitus!

Indicas, on the other hand, may deal you some unwanted effects, like making you sluggish, if you overdo it. But as long as you don’t smoke yourself into a conspiracy theorist with tinfoil on your head, indica’s body high certainly isn’t going to do your orgasm any harm.

With either strain, an overwhelming majority of women have reported longer-lasting, more intense—often multiple—orgasms. And while it’s no surprise that it can take relatively little for a man to reach an orgasm—whoops, there it goes! Sorry—it’s generally more difficult for women to reach that peak during intimacy. Long story short, it seems that weed can help with that.

It’s believed that marijuana actually lengthens orgasms in women, and makes them easier to achieve, by triggering pleasure receptors. For both sexes, cannabis is believed to increase sexual arousal, while also helping men to last longer—or at least think they’re lasting longer because they’re so dang high they’ve lost perception of time.

Long story short, while a little weed tends to make us more relaxed and less inhibited, it also increases stimulation. So how do scientists believe this happens? Read on.

Remember those pleasure receptors we just talked about? You don’t? Maybe set down that joint for a little while there, champ. Anyway, they’re part of our endocannabinoid systems, and the most important one to remember when it comes to intercourse is called CB1.

It turns out that CB1, which reacts when you take a toke, is associated with heightened sensitivity to physical stimulation and produces feelings of euphoria, aiding in reaching an orgasm to remember. CB1 receptors are not only found in our brains, but in our reproductive systems.

Orgasmic states are linked to the release of an endocannabinoid that essentially mimics the effects of consuming cannabis. Or, more accurately, marijuana mimics naturally-occurring compounds produced by our own bodies. It’s really no wonder how taking a couple hits might lead to more intense orgasms.

So, if your sexual encounters are leaving something to be desired, and you normally choose not to partake in cannabis consumption, it’s something you may want to reconsider. Go ahead, try it in the name of science!

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As marijuana makes the rounds from medical dispensaries to recreational retail shops, this still (mostly) taboo plant has started it’s own niche trend: sex and cannabis. The active chemicals in marijuana—THC and CBD—provide a lot of mental and physical benefits that fit perfectly into sensual play, like increased sensitivity and relaxation.

Some couples are finding that sky-high orgasms are the ticket to full-body bliss. Not only does marijuana increase your ability to become aroused and feel pleasure, but it also relaxes your muscles and inhibits pain and discomfort. When practiced with precaution, trust, and consent, legal marijuana consumption can open up a whole new world of full-body orgasms and a deeper connection with your partner.

Start Small–And We Mean Small!

These days, smoking maryjane is far from the only way to consume it. Your local dispensary is chocked full of drinks, candies, brownies and cookies, and oils that taste sweet and give you a comfortable buzz. Eating foods cooked with cannabis oil is one of the healthiest ways to benefit from the plant, and the effects usually last longer than smoking. If you’re new to cannabis, and especially when you’re eating your THC, start with a very, very small amount, and then wait 1-2 hours before taking more. Marijuana affects everyone differently, and you never know when you’ll stumble on a freakishly strong enhanced dessert.

Savor the Sensations

High sex is the exact opposite of sloppy, numb drunk sex. The slightest touch feels electric and magnified, so this is the perfect time to take in every inch of your partner’s body. If you’re not usually the type to get into super soft foreplay, like teasing with a feather or caressing with a scarf, give gentle sensation play another go. You can also make the most of your highly sensitive state by doing things you normally do to get in the mood, like making out or letting your fingers work their way around your partner’s curves. But this time, crank the pace waaaay down, almost like you’re moving in slow motion. Every subtle movement of lips on flesh or fingers against nipples or hands between your legs will set you on fire with arousal.

Slow Burning Climax

By this point, you’re probably so turned on that it’s tempting to race to the finish line, but hold out–it’ll be worth it, we promise. Apply that same slow motion tactic as you lead up to the main event and have your partner gently slide inside you. If you’ve generally preferred external stimulation in the past, the relaxing, pain-inhibiting effects of CBD will make penetration more comfortable and pleasurable. Work yourselves into a slow rocking rhythm, and alternate between full thrusts and teasing just the entrance. Angle your pelvis toward your partner so their penis or finger graces your vulva and clitoris. We dare you not stumble into the most glorious, radiating climax without even needing to speed up.

Marijuana can be an exciting new addition to your arsenal of bedroom goodies. When imbibed legally with caution and consciousness, cannabis is a healthy way to kick muscle aches and discomfort, enhance pleasure, and create some mind-blowing, incredible orgasms.

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