Does CBD Affect Men and Women Differently?
How Does CBD Work?
We all know that women come from Venus and men come from Mars, but can CBD affect the opposite sexes in different ways? It’s all down to a combination of neurosciences as well as a few other factors.
Cannabinoid (CBD) is a component of marijuana that may work to fight several diseases and improve your mental state. It differs from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the fact that it is not psychoactive and won’t be getting you ‘high’.
Men Vs Women
Early clinical evidence has revealed that CBD does indeed affect men and women differently. The cannabinoids have a different impact on both male and female bodies and this is more than likely down to their different genetic makeup on a chemical level, as well as the endocannabinoid system. Other factors that may play a role include shape, size, lifestyle, and physical health.
Women and CBD
CBD appears to have an increased effect on women and this is in direct relation to their estrogen levels. When it comes to CBD and estrogen, a women’s menstrual cycle can directly influence the effects and strength of CBD. This is most likely to happen one or two days before a woman ovulates, and hormone levels peak, making her more sensitive to the compound.
This can be great news for women who suffer from mild to severe menstrual cramps as CBD may have pain-relieving effects.
Estrogen affects everything from mood, and cycle to libido and CBD may have a positive effect on all three. Women, however, do need to be mindful of dosage when taking CBD to increase their sex drive. Whilst low doses of CBD might appear to increase libido, a higher dose could potentially have the opposite effect.
So, if you happen to be taking CBD to spice up your sex life or even just for a bit of fun, we recommend opting for a low strain oil. Women may experience a different reaction to men in relation to any sort of cannabis products however these are usually positive and just mean that they could be more sensitive to CBD’s effects.
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Men and CBD
So, what about men? There are a few differences when it comes to CBD and men, mainly surrounding sensitivity. Although symptoms and personal reactions play a part for both genders men seem to experience lessened effects across the board and can be more likely to experience negative symptoms (although this is rare).
Initially when it comes to the medical benefits men do not seem to experience the same level of pain relief, this however might not necessarily be a bad thing and may just mean they need to up their dosage. It’s not all bad news when it comes to CBD and the male species, as just like women it has been shown to also increase their sex drive. Studies have found that when initially taken, CBD creates a spike in testosterone. The only downfall of this is that it is followed by a slight dip. So, yes CBD may work as an aphrodisiac for men, but you will need to act fast.
