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Question:
i have been masterbating for almost 12 years now and it seems that now when i do it i get a headache in the lower back of my head. does masterbation have anything to do with it? It only seems to happen after I do it.

Answer:
by Sandra L. Caron:
(03/25/2006)
Yes, for some people sexual activity - specifically orgasm - can cause a headache. There is actually a name for it: coital cephalgia or coital headache. You should consult a doctor. If this is indeed the case for you, using some type of pain reliever in advance may be suggested to you to help to reduce symptoms. Best wishes.

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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