Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does sex cause stroke?

My neighbour recently had a stroke, and someone mentioned it happened after a stressful intimate moment. I'm a bit worried now. Can sex actually cause a stroke?

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Nisha Krishnan Nisha Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I am not a doctor so I can't give medical advice, but my husband and I have been married for ten years and we have never had any such issues. From what we know, normal physical activity is generally safe. If you have high blood pressure, it is better to discuss your limits with your physician.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Nahi babu, aisa bilkul nahi hai. Yeh ek bilkul normal baat hai. Aap fikar mat karo, bas khush raho aur dhyan rakho. Agar tabiyat thodi kharab lage toh doctor babu se baat kar lena chahiye.

Vijay Agrawal Vijay Agrawal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Look, it is just like any moderate physical exercise. If you are generally active and walk daily, your body can handle it easily. Just avoid overexertion if you are feeling tired, and get regular annual health checkups at a local clinic.

Preeti Shah Preeti Shah Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Stroke risk is mostly linked to clogged arteries, high BP, and bad cholesterol. Eating a low-salt, plant-based diet with lots of green veggies keeps your blood flow healthy. Physical intimacy actually helps lower stress, which is good for the heart.

Rohan Sawant Rohan Sawant Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually no yaar, that is mostly a myth unless someone already has severe heart issues or unmanaged high BP. It is just basic cardio if you think about it. Just keep your lifestyle chilled and don't take unnecessary stress.

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Anil Saxena Anil Saxena Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I recently had a mild stroke due to high blood pressure, and my doctor told me that normal intimacy is absolutely safe once you are stable. The key is to take your blood pressure medication regularly. Don't fear normal life, just manage your health metrics.

Amrita Roy Amrita Roy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

According to medical research, the physical exertion during intimacy is very brief and rarely causes a stroke in healthy individuals. My cardiologist told me that the absolute risk is extremely low, similar to climbing two flights of stairs. If you experience sudden, severe headaches during physical exertion, then you must get it evaluated immediately.

Satish Nair Satish Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Instead of worrying about rare risks, get a basic lipid profile and BP check done at any affordable lab like Thyrocare, it costs hardly 500 rupees. If those reports are normal, you have nothing to worry about. Prevention is much cheaper than emergency hospital bills.

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