Men’s intimate wellness · Guide 05
Does ganja affect sex and erections? An honest answer
What is and is not known about cannabis, desire, erections, ejaculation and fertility, and when to get a check-up.
Dr. D.K. Sharma, BAMS5 min read
Does ganja affect sex and erections?
About 65 seconds to readIt varies from person to person, and the research is mixed. Some people say weed or ganja makes them want sex more or feel more relaxed. Others notice weaker erections, trouble finishing, or less interest over time, especially with regular, heavy use. What is clear is that erection problems have many causes, and cannabis is only one thing worth looking at.1
Urgent signs: An erection that lasts more than four hours, or is painful and will not go down, needs an emergency department now, and so does chest pain or fainting during or after sex. The full list is under "When it can't wait".32
Key points
- Short-term feelings and long-term effects are not the same thing.
- Regular heavy use has been linked with sexual problems in some people.
- Erection problems can be an early sign of heart disease or diabetes, so they deserve a check.1
- Cannabis is not a treatment for any sexual problem, and we don't sell it.
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Contents 10 parts · 5 min
What does it do to desire and mood?
Cannabis can lower anxiety for some people in the moment, which can feel like it helps. For others, it brings worry or paranoia, which does the opposite. Over time, regular use can leave some people flat or less interested. If low desire is the main concern, see low desire and low testosterone.
What does it do to erections?
Many things affect erections: blood flow, nerves, hormones, stress, sleep, alcohol and smoking.1 Smoking, whether tobacco or a joint mixed with tobacco, is bad for blood vessels, and cannabis also raises the heart rate.2 For the full picture, see erectile dysfunction.
What about ejaculation and fertility?
Some men notice that finishing takes longer, or happens too quickly, after using. Regular use may affect sperm, and couples trying for a baby are often advised to avoid it. See low sperm count and male fertility.
Does a little bhang before sex improve performance?
There is no reliable evidence that it does. Regular use may make some problems worse. A worry about performance is better checked than self-treated.
When it can't wait
When reading is not enough
Dr. D.K. Sharma (BAMS) asks about desire, erections, ejaculation, sleep, stress and what you use, privately and without judgement, and helps you decide which common medical causes are worth checking. Consultations are in person in Ludhiana or by video.
To book, send a booking request. The clinic checks that your concern is one it should handle and offers a time. You pay ₹500 and receive written confirmation, and then you consult. Your personalised Dinacharya (daily-routine) guide follows the consultation.
Men's health · Erectile dysfunction · Stopping cannabis: the first weeks
What to note before you go
- What changed, and when it started.
- How often you use cannabis, and how much alcohol and tobacco.
- Morning erections: present, fewer or absent.
- Stress, sleep and mood lately.
- Diabetes, blood pressure or heart problems, and every medicine you take.
Questions people ask
Does ganja cause erectile dysfunction?
It may contribute for some men, especially with regular, heavy use, but erection problems usually have more than one cause. A check looks at the whole picture, including blood pressure, sugar, stress and sleep.1
Does weed make you last longer?
Reports differ: some men say it delays ejaculation, others say the opposite. There is no reliable evidence that it helps, and it is not a treatment for premature ejaculation.
Will my erections come back if I stop?
Some men find things improve after stopping, but it depends on the other causes too. If problems continue, get them checked.
Is CBD oil good for sex?
There is no good evidence that CBD products improve sexual performance, and their contents are not always what the label says. See hemp seed oil and CBD labels.4
Sources
- NHS. Erectile dysfunction (impotence). nhs.uk.
- CDC. Cannabis and heart health. cdc.gov.
- NHS. Priapism (painful erections). nhs.uk.
- NHS. Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils). nhs.uk.
A source list shows what informed the guide. It is not a sentence-by-sentence review.
Written by Dr. D.K. Sharma, BAMS.
About this guide
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- Dr. D.K. Sharma, BAMS
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- 5 minutes · 863 words
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