With CBD being famed as an ointment for
many an everyday life occurrence, some proven
by research, some just clickbait, it looks like
the libido is about to fall for this wonder
cannabinoid. The CANNAVIST asks, can CBD
really give you a boost in the bedroom?
What The Figures Say
Three in four women will experience pain at the point
of penetration, according to the American College of
Obstetrics and Gynacology.
There are many reasons why sex may be painful
including physical conditions such as vulvadynia,
endometriosis, skin disorders, hormonal changes,
vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease among others.
Some conditions, such as endometriosis affects
one in every ten women in the US according to the
Endometriosis Foundation of America.
There are also mental health issues such as depression,
anxiety and post traumatic stress syndrome that cause our
bodies diffi culty when it comes to sex.
Pelvic exams can help to reveal clues about what could be
going on ‘down there.’
Are we having less sex?
The number of people not having sex has reached an all
time high according to research collected by the University
of Chicago.
The data revealed that one in four people report spending
the year in an almost celibate state and a much larger than
expected portion were twenty-something year old men.
While some of the reasons for this shift have been put
down to people coupling up later in life and age, could
painful sex play a part in a lack of libido?
Will CBD Lubricants Work?
Dr Kirstin Mitchell says a holistic approach may help.
“Sexual pain disorders are often overlooked because
underlying conditions are often diffi cult to diagnose and
treat, and causes can be complex and poorly understood.
“This data demonstrates the importance of taking a holistic
approach to medical care which takes into account the
sexual, relationship and health context of symptoms.”
The CANNAVIST recently encountered Priscilla Phipps
from Austin TX on a business trip to Las Vegas, where the
magazine was on show at CBD exhibition, CBD.io. Priscilla,
who comes from the beauty industry, caught attention
with her company Ivy Rose Personal Care Products.
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