How does cannabis use influence female sexual dysfunction?

    Last Updated: October 30, 2023

    cannabis use is frequently associated with feelings of euphoria that may enhance mood, increase sexual desire, and boost arousal — leading to a better sexual experience. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research on the effects of cannabis on sexual function. Cannabis use has been linked to increase sexual frequency in women.[1] Higher frequency of cannabis use has been found to be unrelated to sexual problems in women [2] and in fact, some studies find that women who frequently use cannabis report greater sexual satisfaction than less-frequent or non-users.[3]

    References

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    2. ^Smith AM, Ferris JA, Simpson JM, Shelley J, Pitts MK, Richters JCannabis use and sexual health.J Sex Med.(2010-Feb)
    3. ^Kasman AM, Bhambhvani HP, Wilson-King G, Eisenberg MLAssessment of the Association of Cannabis on Female Sexual Function With the Female Sexual Function Index.Sex Med.(2020-Dec)