We all know the famous blow of the breakdown. The one where in the middle of a hot moment, our partner's penis (or ours) decides to stop all activity. Between frustration and annoyance , this is the moment that all men dread. And if on an occasional basis, it can make his or her partner laugh, we preferred that this not happen at all. However, it is quite common. Six out of ten men (61%) have already encountered it at least once in their life, according to an Ifop study. But according to Dr. Catherine Solano, sexologist and andrologist, the consumption of tobacco and/or cannabis also has a role to play !
It is important to know that smokers have on averagehalf as much sex than a non-smoker. And even when they do, these are considered less pleasant than non-smoking ones. Because ? The cigarette instantly releases carbon monoxide in the smoke , resulting in a narrowing of the diameter of the sexual arteries. For at least 5 hours, a man's erection is likely to be less powerful . This loss is estimated at 20% according to experts. On the long term , tobacco makes the sexual arteries stiffer and smaller because of the tar it contains.
Whether you smoke occasionally or not, cannabis is not without consequences either. If some observe a stimulating action in the first half hour , it reverses very quickly. Consuming cannabis has a negative impact on desire, sexual arousal, and therefore erection . It also has a power we plunge into a state of fatigue and drowsiness, impairing performance. Ladies , know that you are not spared . Even if you don't have an erection, tobacco and cannabis reduce natural lubrication. And in both women and men, cannabis can slow down the onset of orgasm ! On the other hand, if you are part of the team vapoteur, you are spared . Since there is no combustion in an electronic cigarette, even with nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar are avoided.