head pain. Whether it be the act itself or the build-up where your excitement levels are increasing.
Though in some instances, sudden headaches or even slow-paced build-up headaches can be the cause of underlying issues.
Taking birth control pills can cause sex headaches or even other types of medication. If you have an irregular connection between the arteries and veins in the brain, then this can lead to a headache or migraine as well. Inflammation from infections, stroke and even coronary artery disease can all be health conditions that sex headaches are associated with.
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What To Do If You Experience These Often
If you experience sex headaches, then your symptoms will look like a dull ache in the neck and head area as your sexual excitement levels increase. Another symptom that can occur is an abrupt, severe throbbing ache that happens during or right before an orgasm.
For some people, they will experience both at the same time. They usually do not last long so if you’re experiencing one, try a cold compress on your head after and sit in silence just to get the throbbing to simmer.
In the event that you experience a sex headache, talk to a doctor about it especially if the first headache you experience (or the types of headaches you experience during sex) are sudden and severe.
For prevention, being the less dominant one during sex can help prevent sex headaches or stopping sexual activity altogether.
Your sex life is yours to have fun with and explore, just make sure it’s not hurting you in the process.