Exploring the motivations for cannabis use during sex

Summary: A new study from Canada looked at why young adults use marijuana before having sex. Researchers interviewed 27 people between the ages of 18 and 24. They found that many people use weed to make sex feel better and to feel closer to their partner. It also helps quiet their minds. For example, it can stop women from worrying about their bodies, and it helps transgender people feel more comfortable in their own skin.

However, it isn't always used for fun. Some people use marijuana to space out and ignore sex they don't really want to have, or to hide from past trauma. Doctors say that while weed can make intimacy more enjoyable, people shouldn't use it to hide from deeper emotional problems.

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