YAY for the Migraine!!!

[mrbeefy]

Expert: Sex Eases Headache Pain



POSTED: 9:15 pm EDT July 22, 2007

UPDATED: 11:58 am EDT July 23, 2007





CLEVELAND -- Most people have heard that old excuse – "Not tonight honey, I have a headache." NewsChannel5 anchor Lee Jordan has the cure for that problem.



There is new evidence that sex may actually help a headache.



The March issue of Health Magazine said a little hanky panky can actually ease migraine pain.



Dr. Vincent Martin, a headache specialist, said it's all about the seratonin.



He said seratonin nerves in the brain are less active during a migraine attack. Boost their activity and the pain improves.



That's just what sex is designed to do, Jordan reported.



Martin said to keep in mind it's not just the act of having sex, but the person needs to reach the climax.



"The orgasm itself releases seratonin and activates pathways that might get rid of a migraine attack. So you probably have to have the orgasm," Martin said.



Whether or not the headache excuse works, doctors and patients agree that in most cases, sex can't hurt.



Martin also said that studies show migraine patients actually have a bigger sex drive.

[youngblood]

Well, I've heard that it certainly helps DURING the act, but once you're done the blood rushed back to the area with more volume. So after sex is done, it's even worse!

Luckily, I don't have headaches, and have never had a partner that does either!

[beckie]

Well considering Frank and I are the ones that suffer from migraines-what does that say about us?? Highly strung in more ways than one