Great Sex? Smoke a Joint, used as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years
source: http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/137277/sexpot:_want_to_have_great_sex_smoke_a_joint/
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The ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine systems used cannabis to increase libido, produce long-lasting erections, delay ejaculation, facilitate lubrication and loosen inhibitions.
Some Tantric sex practitioners drink a substance called bhang, a sort of spiced marijuana milkshake to enhance the sexual experience. According to one source, Indian prostitutes eat bhang sherbet to help them feel sexually aroused.
In 19th century Serbia, female virgins were given mixtures of lamb's fat and cannabis on their wedding night to make sex less painful. Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern and Northern African cultures used cannabis for sexual purposes in a potent form known at kif as recently as the early 20th century.
So what exactly is it about weed that turns people on?
Besides the obvious: it heightens your senses, relaxes you and makes you feel hyper connected, there are also physiological effects.
Along with an increased heart rate, changes in blood flow and respiration, according to William Novak, author of the 1980 tome, High Culture: Marijuana in the Lives of Americans, "Neurochemistry, hormonal systems and brain regions such as the temporal lobe are affected by both marijuana and sexual arousal."
That's because THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the active ingredient in pot, not only releases dopamine in the brain -- causing the "high" -- it actually replicates the effects of a sexy little naturally occurring neurochemical called anandamide.
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George_Spataru
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Interesting posts you have here ... I can see that you put a lot of hard work on your blog. I'm sure I'd visit here more often.
George
from aphrodisiac. - 2 years ago
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George_Spataru
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macgarys1
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So True!!!!
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macgarys1
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Melk
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It's funny how when I was younger all of the anti drug campains tells you that marijuana is a detriment to your sex life..
I've since found out this is untrue.
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Melk
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ClipsFC
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Melk:
lol yes, well times are changing right :) I hope that one day I live to see legalized marijuana. Enough of the petty crimes, enough of jail sentences. Just live and let live. Peace and Happy Earth Day
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ClipsFC
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SwedesRus
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lol thats the truth! I am surprised nobody else posted on this they usually are so quick here to post on pot.
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SwedesRus
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ClipsFC
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THC is the key.
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ClipsFC
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JSmith44
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I think most people that smoke can tell you that. The Romans used to make mixes for orgies and Indian tribes used it. They used to give shake like mixes to virgins. In the 20th century we invented brownies for sex.
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JSmith44
