Sexual activity may trigger a headache of any punch in, including a migraine.
The relationship is complicated and is not the same for everyone.
Furthermore, sexual activity may not always affect your headaches in the same way.
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Generally, headaches do not typically affect sex drive between attacks.
But migraines are often preceded byprodromal symptoms, which can include photophobia, irritability, and neck stiffness.
People who experience chronic migraines tend to have low levels of serotonin, which modulates pain and emotions.
Migraines and Sexual Function
Tension headaches and migraines often lead to sexual dysfunction.
Women may experience an inability to achieve orgasm, while men may be unable to have an erection.
As with libido, sexual dysfunction generally occurs during painful attacks, not between episodes.
Migraine prevention medications do not produce sexual side effects for everyone.
The reason for the relief of headache pain with sexual intercourse is not clear.
A Word From Verywell
More research is needed to understand how headaches and sex are related.
There are medical and behavioral approaches that can help you manage these problems.
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