Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 8 months ago

Does orgasm help migraine?

I suffer from really intense migraines sometimes, and they can be debilitating. My husband once joked that intimacy seems to help alleviate some of the pain. Is it true, does orgasm help migraine pain, or was it just a coincidence?

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I actually tracked this on my health app for a few months because my migraine triggers are quite frequent. For some people, the endorphin rush acts like a natural painkiller and brings the pain levels down. But honestly, it's a hit or miss and not a guaranteed cure for everyone.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yaar, actually it works for some of my friends, but for me it sometimes makes the throbbing worse. The sudden increase in heart rate can go either way. Better to just lie down in a dark room with an ice pack if the pain is too much.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Let's be real, the temporary relief is just because of the vascular changes and endorphins. It might dull the pain for half an hour, but it won't cure a proper migraine attack. Don't rely on it as a treatment plan.

Anjali Gokhale Anjali Gokhale Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, some people say it really helps because of those happy hormones. But honestly, when the head is bursting, who even feels like trying all this? Calmly sitting under a fan and drinking warm water is much better.

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Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I read about this research online when trying to manage my work stress and headaches. It does relieve tension for some due to blood flow changes, but during a busy workday, a quiet dark cabin and prescribed migraine medicine are more practical.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, it is just about relaxing your nerves and body. If it helps you get some sleep and eases the head pressure, then it is fine. Just make sure you are keeping your triggers like skipping meals or lack of sleep in check.

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