A few weeks ago, the Ask Well column highlighted treatments for low libido in women.
Marijuana, the most commonly used drug that is federally illegal, is currently allowed for medical use in 37 states, and in 18 states for adult recreational use.
The bottom line: It’s hard to say with certainty that cannabis will increase desire or improve your sex life, but anecdotal evidence suggests that the right dose of cannabis can make a woman’s orgasms more satisfying and increase sex drive.
Most of the research that does exist relies on data from questionnaires, which are heavily skewed toward people who already use cannabis and are not representative of the general population, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions.
Can you help me? And, oh, by the way, if I use marijuana, I can orgasm, no problem,’” said Dr.
Lynn, who also teaches at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is the lead author of a study published in 2019 that surveyed 373 women about cannabis at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Missouri.
In addition, an online survey of more than 200 women and men who use cannabis found that nearly 60 percent said cannabis increased their desire for sex; almost 74 percent reported increased sexual satisfaction.
According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, some men report that their sexual performance improves when they use marijuana, while others may experience problems such as less motivation for sex, erectile dysfunction, trouble reaching orgasm or premature ejaculation.
If your doctor has cleared you to try cannabis in a state where it is legal, Dr.
“At low doses, cannabis helps libido, but at high doses, it often isn’t as effective,” he said, adding that the wrong amount will lead some people to become paranoid and anxious.
And because cannabis is known to impair judgment, coordination and reaction time, those who use psychoactive drugs before or during sex “must take into consideration whether people using the product and their partners can have safe and consensual sex,” said Dr.
If a woman had pain with intercourse, for example, she would need to be referred to a gynecologist for a full evaluation, Dr.