Headache during sex / intercourse affects more men than women. People with history of headache and migraine episodes are more prone for this. It also affects a few others who do not have headaches otherwise. Reason for headache during sex can be physical, mental and emotional. While headaches of severe kind, which persists / recurs many times, need proper diagnosis and treatment, there are a few basic precautions and home remedies that may help you avoid headaches during intercourse.
Reasons for headache during sex
In Ayurvedic terms, intercourse is a Vata activity and headache during sex occurs due to imbalance of Vata and Pitta.
Solutions for headache during intercourse
As the cause lies in Vata and Pitta imbalance, measures to balance them are quite helpful.
Awkward / strenuous sexual positions
Too fast orgasm
No fasting
Not too late at night
Feel relaxed –
Tensions, anxiety, stress, worries, increase chances of headache. Keep family and work issues separate.
Take care of stomach –
Stomach complaints like gastritis, ulcers increase chances of headache.
Pitta balance
Consider having a few raisins ahead of sex. Or consider drinking tender coconut water / sugarcane juice on the evening. It helps to balance Pitta.
Avoid worsening Vata
Get treatment –
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