It can be difficult to get in the mood for sex when you've got a pounding headache. Your head bouncing off of a headboard or engaging in any kind of intense activity is probably the last thing you want to do. However, sex, and more to the point, orgasming might actually be the cure to your malaise...
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Why sex can help
When you orgasm your body releases endorphins. These are the feel-good hormones associated with physical activity and are a natural pain reliever. According to Health Site's headache sex tips, these endorphins actually get to work on ridding you of your headache faster than medication!
So are you up for it?
This is not to say that this is the time to whip out that crazy up-side-down sex position you've been meaning to try for the last few weeks. Instead, headache sex is best practised lying down in positions that require little movement, especially of the upper body.
So next time you're in the throws of a migraine, we recommend trying spooning sex!
Lying on your side, this positions ensures the speed of penetration is slow while also giving both partners control over angle and depth. We also love that this positions leaves your hands free for extra clitoral stimulation and gives you and your partner amazing skin-to-skin contact, making it as comforting as it is comfortable!
Sources used:
- Your Tango: 'The 5 Best Sex Positions To Make Your Headache Go Away'
- Hypebae: '4 BENEFITS OF SPOONING AS A SEX POSITION'
- Health Site: 'Orgasm to get rid of a headache'
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