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Congestion or runny nose
- Sexual arousal can trigger an allergic reaction called “honeymoon rhinitis.” This leads to a number of symptoms, which may include a runny or stuffed nose.
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Sneezing and nasal irritation
- Symptoms of “honeymoon rhinitis” vary, depending on the person. Other common symptoms are sneezing and nasal irritation.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Causes
- There are a number of things that trigger this allergic response, including the increased blood flow in the nose area. It’s also believed that the state of arousal releases histamine.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Causes
- In addition, there is actually erectile tissue in the turbinates of the nose, which may swell during sexual activity and cause the aforementioned symptoms.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- Headaches may sound more like an excuse to not have sex rather than a post-orgasm symptom, but this does, however, affect some men.
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5 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- The type, intensity, and length of the headache vary, depending on the person. This is often experienced after an orgasm.
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6 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- According to a study on HSA (headaches associated with sexual activity), the condition is more prevalent in men when compared to women. In fact, as much as three to four times more.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- These seem to be more prevalent in men in their early twenties, and then around age 40. HSAs are not fully understood, but despite the unpleasant sensation they do not seem to be associated with more serious conditions.
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8 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Some men may suffer from painful ejaculation. One of the most common reasons is a condition known as prostatitis, in which case they may also feel pain before and after an orgasm, as well as while urinating.
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9 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Other conditions that may cause painful ejaculation include the presence of stones or cysts in the ejaculatory duct, or problems with the seminal vesicle.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Painful ejaculation may also occur when a man undergoes prostate surgery as part of cancer treatment. Though it may also be a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
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11 / 30 Fotos
Crying
- Yes, some men cry during sex, often after orgasm. This is a symptom of post-coital tristesse, also known as post-coital dysphoria.
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Other post-coital emotional responses
- But crying is not the only unexpected emotional response. Some men also experience sadness, anxiety, and overall agitation.
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What causes post-coital dysphoria?
- Why this happens depends on the person, but it has been associated with mental health issues such as depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
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It affects lots of men
- While “post-sex blues” affects both men and women, a 2018 study found that 41% of the men who took part in the research had experienced post-coital dysphoria at least once in their lives.
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Feeling sick
- Some men experience fatigue, burning eyes, concentration difficulties, and general flu-like symptoms after ejaculating. This is known as post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS).
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16 / 30 Fotos
Feeling sick
- POIS is rare. In fact, it wasn’t even discovered and identified until 2002. Symptoms can last anywhere between two to seven days.
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Feeling sick
- It’s still not clear what exactly triggers POIS, but it’s possible that it’s an autoimmune disorder or a semen allergy that triggers an inflammatory reaction.
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18 / 30 Fotos
Penile pain
- Sex can be painful for men (and women) when there’s a lack of lubrication. Vigorous sex for extended periods of time means more friction, which can result in soreness.
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19 / 30 Fotos
Penile pain
- Some men may develop peyronie disease, in which scar tissue builds up in the penile tissue. This often leads to curved and painful erections.
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20 / 30 Fotos
Difficulty urinating after sex
- This is, in fact, normal. The urinary sphincter at the base of the bladder closes during sexual arousal to block urine from entering the urethra, so most men find it very difficult to urinate immediately after ejaculating.
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Difficulty urinating after sex
- Post-sex urination can be difficult, but sometimes it can be painful, too. An inflammation of the urethra known as urethritis may be the culprit if pain occurs. Sometimes STIs can also cause difficulty urinating after sex.
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Erectile dysfunction
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man is unable to get and/or maintain an erection. This may be caused by a number of factors, but it’s not uncommon for men to experience it.
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Erectile dysfunction
- In fact, it’s estimated that about 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 suffer from ED (though this number may be even higher, as many men don’t share this information).
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24 / 30 Fotos
Erectile dysfunction
- Reasons for ED vary, ranging from psychological factors such as depression or anxiety, to physical ones, such as prostate issues or high blood pressure, as well as alcohol and drug use. As a result, treatment will depend on the underlying reason for ED.
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25 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- This occurs when a man has an orgasm before he or his partner are expecting it. Many times it can occur shortly after penetration. This is pretty common and generally not a cause for concern, unless it happens regularly.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- The reasons for premature ejaculation vary, and may include sexual performance anxiety and stress, as well as physical issues.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- Treatments vary, depending on the root cause of the problem. Sometimes counseling or therapy may be needed.
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28 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- Other times, the use of techniques to delay orgasm, including the use of numbing creams, may be considered. Sources: (Health Digest) (REX MD) (Cleveland Clinic) (Medical News Today) (Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine) (British Journal of Medical Practitioners) (Journal of Rare Diseases and Treatment)
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Congestion or runny nose
- Sexual arousal can trigger an allergic reaction called “honeymoon rhinitis.” This leads to a number of symptoms, which may include a runny or stuffed nose.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Sneezing and nasal irritation
- Symptoms of “honeymoon rhinitis” vary, depending on the person. Other common symptoms are sneezing and nasal irritation.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Causes
- There are a number of things that trigger this allergic response, including the increased blood flow in the nose area. It’s also believed that the state of arousal releases histamine.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Causes
- In addition, there is actually erectile tissue in the turbinates of the nose, which may swell during sexual activity and cause the aforementioned symptoms.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- Headaches may sound more like an excuse to not have sex rather than a post-orgasm symptom, but this does, however, affect some men.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- The type, intensity, and length of the headache vary, depending on the person. This is often experienced after an orgasm.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- According to a study on HSA (headaches associated with sexual activity), the condition is more prevalent in men when compared to women. In fact, as much as three to four times more.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Headaches
- These seem to be more prevalent in men in their early twenties, and then around age 40. HSAs are not fully understood, but despite the unpleasant sensation they do not seem to be associated with more serious conditions.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Some men may suffer from painful ejaculation. One of the most common reasons is a condition known as prostatitis, in which case they may also feel pain before and after an orgasm, as well as while urinating.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Other conditions that may cause painful ejaculation include the presence of stones or cysts in the ejaculatory duct, or problems with the seminal vesicle.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Painful ejaculation
- Painful ejaculation may also occur when a man undergoes prostate surgery as part of cancer treatment. Though it may also be a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Crying
- Yes, some men cry during sex, often after orgasm. This is a symptom of post-coital tristesse, also known as post-coital dysphoria.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Other post-coital emotional responses
- But crying is not the only unexpected emotional response. Some men also experience sadness, anxiety, and overall agitation.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
What causes post-coital dysphoria?
- Why this happens depends on the person, but it has been associated with mental health issues such as depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
It affects lots of men
- While “post-sex blues” affects both men and women, a 2018 study found that 41% of the men who took part in the research had experienced post-coital dysphoria at least once in their lives.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Feeling sick
- Some men experience fatigue, burning eyes, concentration difficulties, and general flu-like symptoms after ejaculating. This is known as post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS).
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Feeling sick
- POIS is rare. In fact, it wasn’t even discovered and identified until 2002. Symptoms can last anywhere between two to seven days.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Feeling sick
- It’s still not clear what exactly triggers POIS, but it’s possible that it’s an autoimmune disorder or a semen allergy that triggers an inflammatory reaction.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Penile pain
- Sex can be painful for men (and women) when there’s a lack of lubrication. Vigorous sex for extended periods of time means more friction, which can result in soreness.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Penile pain
- Some men may develop peyronie disease, in which scar tissue builds up in the penile tissue. This often leads to curved and painful erections.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Difficulty urinating after sex
- This is, in fact, normal. The urinary sphincter at the base of the bladder closes during sexual arousal to block urine from entering the urethra, so most men find it very difficult to urinate immediately after ejaculating.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Difficulty urinating after sex
- Post-sex urination can be difficult, but sometimes it can be painful, too. An inflammation of the urethra known as urethritis may be the culprit if pain occurs. Sometimes STIs can also cause difficulty urinating after sex.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Erectile dysfunction
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man is unable to get and/or maintain an erection. This may be caused by a number of factors, but it’s not uncommon for men to experience it.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Erectile dysfunction
- In fact, it’s estimated that about 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 suffer from ED (though this number may be even higher, as many men don’t share this information).
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Erectile dysfunction
- Reasons for ED vary, ranging from psychological factors such as depression or anxiety, to physical ones, such as prostate issues or high blood pressure, as well as alcohol and drug use. As a result, treatment will depend on the underlying reason for ED.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- This occurs when a man has an orgasm before he or his partner are expecting it. Many times it can occur shortly after penetration. This is pretty common and generally not a cause for concern, unless it happens regularly.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- The reasons for premature ejaculation vary, and may include sexual performance anxiety and stress, as well as physical issues.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- Treatments vary, depending on the root cause of the problem. Sometimes counseling or therapy may be needed.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Premature ejaculation
- Other times, the use of techniques to delay orgasm, including the use of numbing creams, may be considered. Sources: (Health Digest) (REX MD) (Cleveland Clinic) (Medical News Today) (Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine) (British Journal of Medical Practitioners) (Journal of Rare Diseases and Treatment)
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Unexpected things that can happen to men during sex
From headaches to crying
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Human sexuality is indeed a complex experience, and one that affects us and is affected by both physical and emotional factors. You're probably familiar with some common problems men may face in their sexual lives, for example erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. But, it turns out, there are a lot of other things that can happen to men before, during, and after sex.
Curious? Click through the following gallery to discover the unexpected things that can happen to men during sex.
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