Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.

A few weeks ago, the Ask Well column highlighted treatments for low libido in women. Afterward, several readers wanted to know if cannabis could be added to the list of potential remedies.

It’s a question that is especially relevant now that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level.

Marijuana, the most commonly used drug that is federally illegal, is currently allowed for medical use in 37 states, and in 18 states for adult recreational use. According to a 2020 survey, nearly 18 percent of Americans age 12 or older had used it within the past year, and more than two-thirds of Americans support legalizing it, according to various polls.

To learn more about cannabis and sex we turned to several experts, including a gynecologist who has surveyed women about their marijuana use.

The bottom line: It’s hard to say with certainty that cannabis will increase desire or improve your sex life, but anecdotal evidence suggests that the right dose of cannabis can make a woman’s orgasms more satisfying and increase sex drive. This is in part because cannabis can enhance the senses and also alleviate some of the symptoms that inhibit desire, like anxiety, sleeplessness or pain. It can have positive effects for men, as well, but also several negative ones, and women should be aware of its potential downsides, too. [Read More @ The NY Times]