Sex headache is also called sexual intercourse headache or Orgasm headache. The rate of men suffering from this type of headache is approximately 3-4 times higher than that of women, and people with migraines are more likely to experience this type of headache. Some people will experience a gradually formed "headache before Orgasm", while others will suddenly experience a severe headache at the moment of Orgasm.
Sexual headaches are not like ordinary headaches, they are a sharp and penetrating pain. It starts at the bottom of the skull and slowly moves upwards towards the front of the head. This type of painful attack often lasts for months or even years, and then disappears on its own. There are two main types of sexual headaches:
1. Similar to the headache caused by pressure, the pain is usually located at the back of the head. With the intensification of Libido, the pain will also increase.
2. One only appears before or at the time of Orgasm, with a sense of bursting and pain.
1、 Fast rhythm triggers headaches
When healthy people are having sex, their heart rate, respiration and blood pressure will change significantly. The heart rate may increase to 140~180 times per minute, the systolic pressure will increase by 30~80 Millimetre of mercury, and the diastolic pressure will increase by 20~50 Millimetre of mercury. This reaction also occurs during moderate intensity exercises such as jogging.
Excessive 'monkey anxiety' during sexual activity may lead to headaches during or after sexual intercourse. This is because of excessive anxiety and nervousness, coupled with a rapid increase in blood pressure during sexual intercourse, lacking a clear buffer. It causes the excitement of human Sympathetic nervous system and the contraction of Vasoconstriction, leading to severe headache. So it is important to pay attention to cultivating sexual emotions, from stimulating the whole body's nerves to substantive sexual intercourse, all in a gradual manner to effectively avoid sexual headaches.
2、 Middle aged men should be wary of sexual headaches
Men aged 30-50 are a high-risk group for sexual headaches, and their chances of experiencing this condition are three times higher than those of the general population. Some men may mistakenly believe that this is because they are too excited and it's not a big deal. However, if severe headache occurs frequently during sex, it may increase the probability of sudden cardio cerebral Vascular disease in the future.
In order to rule out potential lesions in the brain, it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis and undergo angiography of the brain and its surrounding areas. If the cause has been identified, but the treatment effect is poor, sexual life can be terminated before the arrival of Orgasm, which can shorten the duration of headache and prevent headache attacks. For men with cerebrovascular diseases or hypertension, they can take small doses of antihypertensive drugs or Analgesic before sex after consulting a doctor to avoid sex headache.