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Study Finds Link Between Prolactin Levels and Sexual Arousal in Response to Cannabis
1:40:46 - 1:54:11 (13:24)
A study showed that people with elevated prolactin levels under cannabis intoxication did not experience increased sexual arousal but another group that did not show elevated prolactin in response to cannabis experienced elevated levels of sexual arousal.
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The sexual desire and activity involve a complex set of processes that vary tremendously between individuals.
1:40:46 - 1:44:31 (03:45)
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The sexual desire and activity involve a complex set of processes that vary tremendously between individuals. While cannabis use could increase desire and improve sexual experience for some, dopamine is central to the desire, pursuit, and act of sex.
ChapterStudy Finds Link Between Prolactin Levels and Sexual Arousal in Response to Cannabis
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
A study conducted on cannabis intoxication led to elevated prolactin levels among test subjects, indicating differing sexual arousal responses.
1:44:31 - 1:47:10 (02:38)
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A study conducted on cannabis intoxication led to elevated prolactin levels among test subjects, indicating differing sexual arousal responses. The study observed reactions to erotic images among groups with and without elevated prolactin levels.
ChapterStudy Finds Link Between Prolactin Levels and Sexual Arousal in Response to Cannabis
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
Elevated levels of prolactin, affected by cannabis ingestion, contribute to the regulation of sexual function and arousal, with some people experiencing increased sexual arousal when on cannabis due to lowered prolactin production, whilst others with increased levels may have no change or lowered function in sexual arousal.
1:47:10 - 1:50:21 (03:11)
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Elevated levels of prolactin, affected by cannabis ingestion, contribute to the regulation of sexual function and arousal, with some people experiencing increased sexual arousal when on cannabis due to lowered prolactin production, whilst others with increased levels may have no change or lowered function in sexual arousal.
ChapterStudy Finds Link Between Prolactin Levels and Sexual Arousal in Response to Cannabis
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
Smoking cannabis can increase prolactin, particularly in individuals who smoke more than twice a week, which may impact sexual desire and activity due to the role prolactin plays in regulating sexual arousal.
1:50:21 - 1:52:27 (02:06)
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Smoking cannabis can increase prolactin, particularly in individuals who smoke more than twice a week, which may impact sexual desire and activity due to the role prolactin plays in regulating sexual arousal.
ChapterStudy Finds Link Between Prolactin Levels and Sexual Arousal in Response to Cannabis
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
The effects of cannabis on testosterone levels vary from individual to individual and depend on the method of use.
1:52:27 - 1:54:11 (01:44)
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The effects of cannabis on testosterone levels vary from individual to individual and depend on the method of use. Smoking cannabis can decrease testosterone levels, while edible forms probably don't have a significant effect.