Can CBD Help Sexual Performance?

Can CBD Help Sexual Performance?

As our company has grown, we’ve had the pleasure of helping thousands of people with their CBD related questions. We’ve covered most of the big topics surrounding CBD’s benefits when it comes to pain, sleep and anxiety. But what about sex and CBD? There is talk among people that CBD can help sexual performance but, are the rumors true?

The short answer is yes, but indirectly. And while this answer may not be the one you are looking for, we invite you to relax and follow us for just a few short paragraphs. Because our answers may be just what you are looking for, but don’t know it yet. 

What is CBD?

In case you’ve heard of CBD but don’t know what it is, CBD stands for cannabidiol and it comes from the hemp plant. CBD is becoming widely popular because of claimed health benefits by its users. And while these claims are being substantiated by studies at multiple universities, word on the street is that CBD has merit to help people.

CBD can come in many different formats like oils, creams and gummies depending on a person’s preferred method of use.

CBD is generally legal in most European countries as long as it adheres to guidelines set up by the European Food Safety Authority. A product can be sold as long as the THC content is below 0.2%.

With all of the claimed benefits, is better sex one of them?

Common problems people have with Sexual Performance and How CBD oil may help.

Before looking at CBD and sex directly, let’s go over some of the main barriers preventing people from performing in the bedroom (or where ever they are performing).

Stress

In today’s busy world, stress is an ever growing factor wreaking havoc on our bodies. Stress creates hormones that restrict blood flow and take a person “out of the game” mentally and physically.

According to the American Psychological Association, stress causes the body to release more cortisol, which is responsible for regulating normal body functions. But when too much cortisol is released, it can have negative effects on your reproductive system.

For men, the APA says: too much stress can affect testosterone production resulting in a decline in sex drive or libido, and can even cause erectile dysfunction or impotence.

For woman, the APA says: Stress, distraction, fatigue, etc., may reduce sexual desire [especially when dealing with outside factors like work, relationship and family issues].

We can back this up to some degree using the birth rate in some of the most industrialised countries.

The birthrate in the UK has dropped 4.1% between 2019 and 2020. The largest drop in history.

In Spain, the population is set to decline by by 9.4 million people in the next 50 years according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information or NCBI and that the birth rate since 1960 has declined from 2.86 to 1.24.

Keep in mind that in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic, people were home on lockdown. While being home may (or may not) equate to more “alone time” with your partner, it doesn’t always mean there is more sex happening. As the cost of living and work issues compete for more of our 24 hours per day, stress levels can rise and throw things out of balance.

How Could CBD Help People Deal With Stress?

CBD has a lot of street cred for lowering stress. In fact, some CBD companies position their whole brand around moods like “calm” or “chill”.

But what about the science of how CBD works to reduce stress?

CBD works with the ECS system in the body and helps it find homeostasis. The human body naturally produces a CBD like substance called anandamide. The body uses it as a signaler for body functions using the vast network of the Endocannabinoid System or ECS.

A study by the NCBI here has found that CBD shows promise for reducing anxiety and thereby lowering stress in the body.

This reduction in stress can lead to lower cortisol levels as explained in this study, where participants were observed to have significantly lower cortisol levels after taking CBD.

If you are stressed and it is effecting your sex life, CBD may be worth a try. Start by taking a few drops daily. CBD’s effects can take a few days to be felt so don’t get discouraged, stick with it and monitor how you feel; your partner may thank you.

CBD and Erectile Dysfunction

When a man wants to be sexually active, the body kicks into the arousal state of being. Usually when a person is aroused, a rush of blood pumps into reproductive organs getting ready for sex. A common problem with many people is that this sometimes doesn’t happen as it should.

There are loads of external factors coming into play here. It could be due to using medication, smoking and stress (there it is again).

The ED market has been around since the dawn of time with ancient civilisations promoting everything from horny goat weed to rhino tusks as promoting fertility.

But what about CBD and ED?

There is limited evidence that CBD could be a natural treatment for ED directly, but CBD has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve circulation; both things that can lead to better sexual performance. In short, CBD increases blood flow on sexual arousal which is a good thing.

If you are thinking of trying CBD for ED, be sure to use CBD oils. These have the fastest route to the bloodstream and the fastest effects. Be sure to use it about 30 minutes before any activity.

Combining CBD oil with other ways of reducing stress and balancing your diet could yield better results. 

Sexual Performance Anxiety and CBD

Here it is, the big moment where the magic happens; or does it? Don’t feel bad, we all want to be our best.

We get it, you want to be perceived to be the “best”. You want to show your partner that you are everything they could ever want in a lover. But it is exactly this expectation that can lead to performance anxiety and a lacklustre encounter where satisfaction is not achieved.

Or worse yet, you can not perform.

Sexual performance anxiety (SPA) is one of the most common problems in both men and women when it comes to problems in the bedroom. With this study saying that up to 25% of men and up to 16% of women suffer from SPA at one point or another.

The root causes of SPA is unknown, but there are a whole host of possible factors. Some of them are:

1. Low self-esteem and poor body image
2. Feeling stressed
3. Feeling emotionally detached from your partner

While there are plenty more factors, these main 3 examples all stay on topic for the purpose of this article.

As mentioned earlier, CBD helps to lower that bad hormone cortisol. This in turn reduces feelings of anxiety, fear and self doubt. When it comes to CBD and sex, the main take away is that it will help you feel confident and in control of your thoughts.

Besides, a partner wants to see you caught up in the moment and not staring into the distance with worry.

To using CBD just before sex can be the key you’ve been looking for. Plus, once you get back into the swing of things, you may be confident enough to perform up to your expectations! Go get em tiger!

Conclusion

Sex is supposed to be a joyful part of life shared between you and your partner. If you are someone who is nervous about not being able to perform, that’s ok. The reality of the situation is, the person you are with is compassionate enough to help you get through it.

Take it slow, be in the moment. If you’re stressed, the first step would be to address what is making you stressed. CBD may be able to dramatically help you overcome your doubts and put anxiety and stress to bed.

Be patient and do not beat yourself up, it’s ok if you fail, there will be another time. Simply laugh it off and try again.