The effect of marijuana on a man's potency is a controversial topic that arouses great interest not only among scientists, but also among people who use this plant for smoking. If you want to learn more about exactly how marijuana affects libido and reproductive function, then you will certainly find our material useful.
The effect of cannabis on libido in men
The benefits of hemp seeds for the male reproductive system are very controversial. At the same time, it is worth noting that marijuana is not capable of causing problems with sexual function, as tobacco or alcohol can. The latter dull the sensitivity of nerve endings, which significantly reduces the quality of sex. The same cannot be said about cannabis. That being said, there are certain studied properties of marijuana that you need to know about:
- cannabis in high doses causes drowsiness, which makes a man incapable of sexual pleasure;
- Cannabis increases the concentration of dopamine in the body, and arousal occurs only at a certain concentration of this hormone - in the future, with regular use of marijuana, an erection may not occur without cannabis.
The long-term effect of marijuana on the male body does not currently have a clear answer. Scientists have received rather contradictory data, which we will discuss below.
The effect of marijuana on conception in men: what are the chances of having a child
Scientists have found that men who use cannabis may have a lower concentration of sperm, while the number of deformed ones increases. The study interviewed more than 400 men in a US clinic. More than 170 respondents said they had used cannabis at some point in their lives, and 17% of these men continue to do so.
A comparison of men who smoke/smoked and who have never used marijuana showed that the former were 2 times more likely to have sperm with an abnormal structure. Therefore, it can be argued that cannabis has a delayed negative effect on sperm quality.
Scientists also studied the effect of cannabis on the volume of sperm produced. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that the sperm count of former and current marijuana smokers decreased. Current smokers are 3 times more likely to suffer from low sperm count compared to those who have never smoked cannabis.
At the same time, one positive fact was also noticed during the study - marijuana leads to increased sperm motility.
In general, the authors of the presented study concluded that smoking marijuana (even having such experience in the past) is certainly not a good idea if a man is planning to conceive a child.
The above study in Washington is far from the only one. Scientists have also studied how cannabis affects erections. In particular, almost 700 questionnaires of men who complained of erectile dysfunction and problems with fertilization were processed. Based on its results, it was possible to find out that:
- 55% of men surveyed who had tried cannabis once in their life had 18,000,000 more sperm/ml compared to those who had never smoked marijuana;
- 5% of people who use cannabis have critically low levels of sperm concentration;
- 12% of men who have never tried cannabis have a critical sperm count.
In general, it has not yet been possible to figure out how marijuana and testosterone interact. Potentially, hemp can increase sperm production, but the quality of the biomaterial is concerning. In addition, given the ability of cannabis to affect dopamine, it may lead to problems with achieving an erection in the future if you smoke regularly.
To summarize
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the ability to engage in sexual pleasures depends not only on the genitourinary system, but also on the health of the heart and blood vessels. You should definitely not smoke marijuana on a daily basis if a man wants to maintain his health, reproductive and erectile function. At the same time, a single dose of cannabis (in moderate concentration) will stimulate the production of oxytocin, a hormone that increases pleasure from hugs and other physical contact. Nothing prevents buying hemp seeds of a certain variety to brighten up your sex life.
Marijuana does not cause much harm to health if the pause between smoking sessions is 4-7 days. At the same time, chronic use can negatively affect potency, personal life and general health. You should not expect problems from one-time or infrequent use of cannabis; at the same time, it will allow you to rest, relax and recover from great stress.
*The material is compiled on the basis of open sources and research and is not encourages the use of marijuana, especially in countries where it is prohibited by law.
