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Men might want to think twice before smoking their next joint.
The illicit drug has previously been known to have long-term affects on concentration and motivation, but new research from Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., has found that similar receptors exist in men's penises and can also be negatively affected.
"Cannabis is the most widely-used illicit drug globally," said Rany Shamloul, a urologist at the Ottawa Hospital, who led the research. "It is also often used by young, sexually active people who are unaware of the hazardous effects it may be having on their sexual health and performance."
Shamloul said the negative effects may not be felt right after a man smokes a joint, but there is evidence that it may have negative effects in the long term for a chronic pot user.
"A teenager should think twice if he underestimate the effects on his sexual functions later on in his life. He may not feel it right now, but there might be long lasting effects that may really make his sexual performance not enjoyable."
Not everyone agrees with the study.
Conrad Finkle -- who asked that the pseudonym be used -- is a regular pot smoker who believes that smoking marijuana before sex enhances the experience.
"Unlike when you drink alcohol, smoking marijuana makes sex better and takes all the pressure off the event," Finkle says. "It takes all the ugly, worrying anxiety and nerves out of copulation and instead just allows one to connect with their partner both emotionally and physically."
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The illicit drug has previously been known to have long-term affects on concentration and motivation, but new research from Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., has found that similar receptors exist in men's penises and can also be negatively affected.
"Cannabis is the most widely-used illicit drug globally," said Rany Shamloul, a urologist at the Ottawa Hospital, who led the research. "It is also often used by young, sexually active people who are unaware of the hazardous effects it may be having on their sexual health and performance."
Shamloul said the negative effects may not be felt right after a man smokes a joint, but there is evidence that it may have negative effects in the long term for a chronic pot user.
"A teenager should think twice if he underestimate the effects on his sexual functions later on in his life. He may not feel it right now, but there might be long lasting effects that may really make his sexual performance not enjoyable."
Not everyone agrees with the study.
Conrad Finkle -- who asked that the pseudonym be used -- is a regular pot smoker who believes that smoking marijuana before sex enhances the experience.
"Unlike when you drink alcohol, smoking marijuana makes sex better and takes all the pressure off the event," Finkle says. "It takes all the ugly, worrying anxiety and nerves out of copulation and instead just allows one to connect with their partner both emotionally and physically."
hxxp://tinyurl.com/6e7plo3
