CBD has taken the health and wellness field by storm, but aside from anecdotal claims, research into its sexual effectiveness remains minimal but promising.

First things first: Cannabis, as legally defined in the US, consists of less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Sense? CBD hemp chews won’t make you feel “high”. But we do know that CBD can induce a state of relaxation and improve your mood, all of which play a key role in sex satisfaction.*

“Several studies have shown that when taken orally, CBD can help reduce the stress hormone cortisol1. It can also act in the brain by affecting the serotonin system and the GABA system, both of which are associated with level of anxiety and stress2,”* Julie Moltke, MD, mental health physician and author A quick guide to CBDpreviously told mbg.

“By interacting with these neurotransmitter systems and the stress hormone cortisol, CBD is able to reduce stress.”*

When you are more relaxed and in a better mood, you can better enjoy and be present with your sexual experience. And when people are less afraid of sex, it can also lead to more confidence and freedom in the bedroom.

Research has also found that phytocannabinoids like CBD interact with the endocannabinoid system, known as the body’s “master regulatory system,” which has receptors throughout the body, including our reproductive organs and skin. And while the presence of a lock (receptor) and key (CBD) mechanism in our genitals may suggest that oral CBD supplementation may activate the senses and possibly maintain arousal in these areas, more research is needed to confirm this theory.

These promising findings have led some companies to develop CBD chewables designed to support people’s attempts at pleasure.* And surprisingly, some customers seem happy: Dennis Mistrioti, CEO of BATCH CBD, says several customers have reported that use their CBD chews for an additional fee. to your sex life.

“Some people have found that CBD reduces performance anxiety2, allowing them to be more present and extend their experience. Others have found that CBD provides enhanced sexual pleasure, especially with full-spectrum products,” he tells mbg, although studies have yet to conclusively support these claims.