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Headache with orgasm?
| Mon, 04-24-2006 - 7:03pm |
I have a question. I have used a vibrator for the last 10 years with no problem. However this past week every time I used it along with a fizzled out orgasm I have gotten the worst headache of my life. I was goign through PMS, however I had sex this week and had no problems what so ever. Only when using the vibrator. Like I said it was the worst headaches I have ever had and they would take hours to go away? Anybody know what might be causing it? Or have any help. TIA.

Here's a good article I found:
For some people, sexual activity can cause headaches and Migraine attacks called coital cephalgia (headache), exertional headache, or effort Migraine. Such headaches may be benign exertional headaches that can also be brought on by other strenuous activities. They may also be directly linked to orgasm or sexual excitement.
Coital headaches may have a duration of up to 24 hours, and are more common among men than women at a ratio of 4:1. Although such episodes are usually benign, it is important that they be correctly diagnosed to rule out organic causes. Tests used to confirm the diagnosis include CT scan, MRI, and MRA.
Headaches or Migraine attacks induced by sexual activity may strike prior to, at the time of, or following orgasm.
Such attacks have also been documented after masturbation. There are three patterns of occurrence for coital headache:1
A Brighter Side To the Bad News
Once coital headaches are diagnosed benign, medications can be taken one to two hours before anticipated sexual activity to hopefully avoid coital headaches. Some medications that may be used are Indomethacin, DHE (Dihydroergotamine,) Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt, Amerge, Midrin, Propanolol, and common analgesics. If the problem persists, daily preventive medications may be in order.