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2025-04-14
Cannabis consumption is associated with relaxation for some individuals. Does cannabis impact an individuals' level of relaxation prior to and during sexual intercourse?
"Cannabis use before sex has been associated with more tender, slower, and compassionate sexual acts while also feeling more relaxed with their partner."Moser, A., Ballard, S.M., Jensen, J. et al. The influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction. J Cannabis Res 5, 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-022-00169-2
2025-04-11
Has topical CBD oil been evaluated for the treatment of neuropathic pain in a randomized and placebo-controlled trial?
Yes. "29 patients with symptomatic peripheral neuropathy were recruited and enrolled. 15 patients were randomized to the CBD group with the treatment product containing 250 mg CBD/3 fl. oz, and 14 patients were randomized to the placebo group. After four weeks, the placebo group was allowed to crossover into the treatment group. The Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) was administered biweekly to assess the mean change from baseline to the end of the treatment period." The results of this cross over study indicate that "There was a statistically significant reduction in intense pain, sharp pain, cold and itchy sensations in the CBD group when compared to the placebo group. No adverse events were reported in this study."Xu DH, Cullen BD, Tang M, Fang Y. The Effectiveness of Topical Cannabidiol Oil in Symptomatic Relief of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2020;21(5):390-402. doi: 10.2174/1389201020666191202111534. PMID: 31793418.
2025-04-10
Does cannabis consumption impact male sexual function differently than female sexual functioning?
Yes. "Due to its muscle relaxant properties, cannabis use may be inhibitory to men’s sexual functioning, yet, does not impair and may be beneficial for women’s sexual functioning."Moser, A., Ballard, S.M., Jensen, J. et al. The influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction. J Cannabis Res 5, 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-022-00169-2
2025-04-09
Does cannabis consumption increase or decrease sexual desire?
According to a survey involving 811 participants (ages ranged from 18-85 years old), "over 70% of the participants reported increased desire and orgasm intensity. Participants who reported masturbating indicated that cannabis enhanced their pleasure while masturbating (62.5%)."Moser, A., Ballard, S.M., Jensen, J. et al. The influence of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction. J Cannabis Res 5, 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-022-00169-2
2025-04-08
Have any double blind randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of CBD for anxiety had positive results? If so, what was the dosage of CBD used?
Yes, one double-blind clinical trial has examined CBD for anxiety; teenagers with SAD [social anxiety disorder] exhibited reduced anxiety following 4 weeks of CBD treatment (300 mg/day). The CBD used in this study contained CBD only, "which exhibits a bell-shaped dose-response curve with limited dosage range for therapeutic response.". In contrast to purified CBD, "preliminary research suggests that whole-plant, full-spectrum products with diverse cannabinoid profiles may yield therapeutic response at lower doses relative to single extracted compounds, potentially due to the synergistic effects of multiple cannabinoids and the presence of other compounds (e.g., terpenoids, flavonoids)"Dahlgren, M.K., Lambros, A.M., Smith, R.T. et al. Clinical and cognitive improvement following full-spectrum, high-cannabidiol treatment for anxiety: open-label data from a two-stage, phase 2 clinical trial. Commun Med 2, 139 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-022-00202-8
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