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Mika Salakka is a Finn living in the United States. He is a nursing assistant, a creative writer, a devoted husband, and an observer of the human condition. His interests range from music and literature to psychology, sociology, medicine, technology, and spirituality.
Pain and Pleasure
August 15, 2009
in Commentary
A small survey study was conducted in 2001, asking women who suffered from migraines whether they had tried having sex while having an episode. The purpose of the study was to find out if an orgasm could provide any relief.
68% of the women questioned had engaged in sexual activity during a migraine episode. Of these women, 30% experienced some pain relief, and for 17.5% the pain had ended entirely.
The science here may not be fool-proof, but to me the initial results seem promising. It’s science, honey.