- If you or your partner has had head trauma in the past, always consult with your doctor about intercourse after.
- Make sure to stop sexual activity before you reach an orgasm.
- Take a more passive role during sex may help.
2. Stroke
Sex and orgasm-triggered strokes are relatively rare but not unheard of in young women and men. These types of strokes actually require a rare combination of factors and events, which are highly unlikely to occur at the same time but are one of the sex-related injuries that still happen.
One in 4 adults actually has this minor heart defect, called a patent foramen ovale or PFO.
Blood flow through a PFO increases when a person strains, such as bearing down during a bowel movement, breathing out with the mouth closed and nostrils pinched shut, can definitely happen during sex and particularly during an orgasm.
To ensure this doesn’t happen, know the signs of stroke:
- Difficulty speaking, slurring words, or inability to speak.
- Sudden severe headaches.
- Feeling weak, loss of coordination or numb suddenly on one side of your body.
- Seeing double or difficulty focusing on people and objects.
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1. Heart Attack
The most serious of all sex-related injuries is of course a heart attack. Many heart attack victims (especially men) actually experience their first one during a sexual encounter. Signs to look for include a sudden tightening of the chest or pressure in the chest, as well as nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. However, signs of a heart attack are not always clear.
To ensure this doesn’t happen:
- Clean eating and regular exercise can reduce your risks.
- If you’re experiencing any kind of chest pain, postpone the action until later.
- If it persists or worsens, call 911.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.