Table of contents:
- Various effects of marijuana on male sexual function
- 1. Erectile dysfunction
- 2. Make orgasm difficult
- 3. Enlarged breasts
- 4. Dependence on Viagra
Marijuana is a type of drug that is popular in Indonesia because of its mild effects. The case of withdrawal and addiction to marijuana is arguably very rare compared to other types of drugs. But watch out. Marijuana's effects on the body can develop slowly and last for a long time - even when you are not high. Long-term marijuana smoking can even decrease men's sexual vitality in a number of ways.
Various effects of marijuana on male sexual function
1. Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, aka impotence, is generally caused by psychological problems, from severe stress to depression and anxiety. Even so, impotence is also one of the effects of marijuana on the body of men, which unfortunately often goes unnoticed.
The active substance tetrahydracannabinol, or THC, in marijuana can increase your heart rate by up to 20 percent, even immediately after your first puff. The effect of marijuana on this heart rate can last up to three hours, which can cause blood pressure to rise and heart rhythm to become unstable.
The heart muscle, which is constantly forced to work hard to circulate blood, can cause the arteries to become less flexible and narrow, resulting in reduced blood flow to the penis. Animal studies have also found that marijuana's effects on the body inhibit the work of nerve receptors in the brain to transmit signals into the penile tissue to create an erection. As a result, you can have difficulty getting an erection and / or maintaining an erection. The erection that is achieved may also be less hard.
Quoted from Sfgate, a sex researcher, Justin Lehmiller said that consuming high doses of marijuana will increase a person's risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction. Lehmiller found that the incidence of erectile dysfunction was three times greater for marijuana smokers compared to those who did not consume it at all.
2. Make orgasm difficult
There are three main factors that make it difficult for men to orgasm, namely nerve damage, hormonal disorders, and psychological conditions. These three things can be affected by the long-term smoking habit of marijuana.
Long-term use of marijuana can cause testosterone levels to decrease, resulting in reduced ability of the penis to erect and difficulty ejaculating. Meanwhile, long-term use of marijuana can also cause the brain to produce excessive dopamine, leading to addiction. A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that addiction to marijuana due to regular use every day can cause men to have difficulty orgasming.
3. Enlarged breasts
Although quite rare, marijuana's effect on a man's body can also cause enlarged breasts due to hormonal imbalance. This condition is known as gynecomastia, and it can affect a man's sexual vitality.
4. Dependence on Viagra
A 2007 study led by Marie Eloi-Stiven of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York found that long-term marijuana users were much more likely to use Viagra to treat sexual problems than a group of men who were not regular marijuana users.
Viagra contains sildenafil citrate which works to widen blood vessels to increase blood flow so that blood can flow to the penis quickly. However, Viagra is not recommended to be consumed carelessly without a prescription. In the long term, this can lead to arrhythmias that lead to problems with blood flow and ultimately heart disease.
In addition to the four things above, the long-term effects of marijuana on the body can also cause male fertility problems and even increase the risk of testicular cancer.
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