It’s that time of the year my friends. It’s February, Valentine’s Day is approaching, and love is in the air.

As many people look to celebrate their relationships (or lack thereof!), we want to shine a light on a very special relationship and its benefits to each and every one of us: our relationship with cannabis!

And this month we want to highlight a very a special property of cannabis: its potential to act as an incredible aphrodisiac.

Let’s explore the hidden properties of cannabis that makes it nature’s best-kept secret.

Marijuana has been used as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years, yet ironically it has also been used to decrease sexual desire. Ancient sacred texts reveal how to use marijuana to increase sexual pleasure, but modern research teaches an equally important lesson: marijuana’s effects are determined by the personality, physiology, intention, environment, and culture of the user.

— Terry Necco “Marijuana and Sex: A Classic Combination”

We know that various ancient cultures and religions celebrated nature’s divine combination of mankind’s two favorite recreational activities — cannabis and sex — but what is the actual science behind it?

Our other friend, Anandamide, also known as the bliss particle, also activates endocannabinoid receptors that are also responsible for a multitude of positive effects when activated in the brain.

It’s synthesized in areas of the brain that are important in memory, motivation, higher thought processes, and movement control. It plays an important role in pain, appetite, and fertility. It also helps put the brakes on cancer cell proliferation.

— Deane Alban “Putting The Bliss Molecule To Work For Your Brain”

Our body’s endocannabinoid systems are responsible for regulating our feelings of pleasure, pain, relaxation, etc. When we are enjoying cannabis, we are activating these pleasure receptors. Cannabinoids can influence our feelings of pain and pleasure. Which can also lead to more arousal or more pleasure from sex.

And each group that consumed cannabis had more sex. “A positive association between marijuana use and sexual frequency is seen in men and women across all demographic groups.”

Another study by International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health found that cannabis use was associated with increased sexual arousal, sexual pleasure, and even better orgasms. Boom.

…the majority of marijuana users who spark up before sex reported a better overall sexual experience, an increase in sex drive, a more pleasurable orgasm and a decrease in pain. There was no correlation between sexual difficulties and MUBS.

One caveat to these studies is that many of them cannot confirm causality, that is, what it is within cannabis that is specifically responsible for increased sexual activity.

Are you looking to turn up your love vibes this month and activate some of your pleasure receptors? Check out our 3 Powerful Strains For February Spotlight or head on over to our flower page for some heavy-hitting flower that you and your partner can enjoy. They also make great gifts for Valentine’s Day!

And if you’re single, you can still enjoy the same effects — you don’t need anybody else! Treat yourself!

As always,

Higher Heights and Positive Vibrations

Do you have any stories to share about cannabis’ positive effects on your love life? Let us know in the comments box!