Sex Headache

Sweeney Tom

i had sex half an hour ago, and suffered a headache immediately after finishing

the headache is still there

i don't know if this is an actual condition or if i had such awesome sex that i suffered a tumor upon completion

please help

ruzkin

Have a glass of water yo.

Thanatos

It's probably just a random headache; take some OTC drugs.

Though, it's unusual, but not unheard of for sex to be a migraine or cluster headache trigger; I have a friend who used to get cluster headaches after having sex, but only with one particular girl. It was kind of a deal-killer.

Derrick

A couple things.

1) Most headaches are caused by dehydration.

2) Your body will ignore A LOT OF THINGS to get those rocks off. Personally I know I'm going to die in the shower after sex because I never seem to realize I'm about to pass out from not getting enough oxygen until after I finish.

So I'd say you dehydrated yourself, and your body ignored it until it finished the prime directive.

Casually Hardcore

This used to happen to me when I first learned to masturbate.

Turns out, I was holding my breath and forgotten to breath...though the headaches I was getting were more like migraines.

Try taking some aspirins and drinking a glass of water?

Zeon

You probably were subconsciously holding your breath or clenching your muscles.

I mean, theoretically the exertion could have cause you to have an aneurysm or something, but its pretty unlikely. Unless youre severely overweight, have a family history of strokes, or smoke 10 packs a day, im assuming youre too young to really be at risk for an aneurysm or any serious brain condition that could be triggered by sex.

Thanatos

Derrick wrote: »

A couple things.

1) Most headaches are caused by dehydration.

2) Your body will ignore A LOT OF THINGS to get those rocks off. Personally I know I'm going to die in the shower after sex because I never seem to realize I'm about to pass out from not getting enough oxygen until after I finish.

So I'd say you dehydrated yourself, and your body ignored it until it finished the prime directive.

Do you have a source on this? Because it just sounds like more of the "water myth" bullshit a lot of "natural" medicine places try to sell.

Void Slayer

If you have PERSONAL (not on the internet in any way) diary or calendar you might want to note down that it happened just in case a pattern emerges. If it is the first time a headache like that happened after strenuous physical activity I wouldn't get too worried myself.

Druhim

It's probably nothing serious.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coital_cephalalgia
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-headaches/DS00645

I mean, if you're really worried then see a doctor. But I have to presume you're not really worried because you're posting on a webcomic forum instead. I've experienced them myself.

Also I'd recommend you ignore the nonsense about dehydration.

OnTheLastCastle

A lot goes on in your brain when you orgasm, actually. There's a condition that can happen where you temporarily lose your memory, it can also happen with cold water shocks. It's happened to me.

So, maybe there was a change in pressure up there and that caused a headache. That is what causes this condition.

Here is the article on it: http://www.zopag.com/news/a-woman-who-lost-her-memory-after-having-sex/9436.html

edit: take some aspirin and a nap. If you don't feel better after that, maybe look into it.

ceres

If this is a one-time thing I wouldn't worry about it, unless it's really upsetting you, in which case speak with a doctor.

If it happens a whole bunch, then maybe be worried.

I used to get headaches once in a while until I started making a conscious effort not to hold my breath.

Endless_Serpents

Casually Hardcore wrote: »

This used to happen to me when I first learned to masturbate.

Turns out, I was holding my breath and forgotten to breath...though the headaches I was getting were more like migraines.

Try taking some aspirins and drinking a glass of water?

I would go with this dude, thus saving myself from actual thought processes.

THEPAIN73

This happened a lot to me.

What I did was I watched if I clenched my jaw. Try leaving your mouth open next time and don't clench down so hard.

See if that helps.

Dixon

Derrick wrote: »

A couple things.

1) Most headaches are caused by dehydration.

2) Your body will ignore A LOT OF THINGS to get those rocks off. Personally I know I'm going to die in the shower after sex because I never seem to realize I'm about to pass out from not getting enough oxygen until after I finish.

So I'd say you dehydrated yourself, and your body ignored it until it finished the prime directive.

Oh dear god the same used to happen to me, I'd finish then I'd try to breathe in and realize I'm on the verge of passing out.

Finnian

I had this incredibly badly for like two weeks and realized I had terrible sleep, like 5 hours a night on average, and as soon as I got a couple good night sleep, it went away.

Loveline gets this call a ton, Dr Drew tells people that it is 98% chance nothing, that it happens a lot, but that it could be a sign of something bad and they absolutely should see a doctor to rule that out.

I also agree that it's easy to hold your breath or bear down too hard during sex, not that I'd know, and maybe you just strained your neck muscles or were tossing and turning your head too much too.

Donovan Puppyfucker

Have a glass of water.