By Cheyenne Macdonald For Dailymail.com
Published: 19:16 GMT, 15 March 2019 | Updated: 20:16 GMT, 15 March 2019
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It’s a common claim among marijuana enthusiasts that the plant can boost sexual arousal and even lead to more powerful orgasms.
And now, there’s research to back it up.
A new study that analyzed reports from hundreds of women, both pot smokers and non-smokers, has found that marijuana use prior to sex doubles the chances of having a more satisfying orgasm.
Researchers found significant differences in the participants’ reported sexual experiences depending on whether they used marijuana beforehand or not. These differences translate to 2.13 higher odds of reporting ‘satisfactory orgasms’ for women who smoke pot. Stock image
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are both derived from the cannabis plant.
Together, they are part of the cannabinoid group of compounds found in hashish, hash oil, and most strains of marijuana.
THC is the psychoactive compound responsible for the euphoric, 'high' feeling often associated with marijuana.
THC interacts with CB1 receptors in the central nervous system and brain and creates the sensations of euphoria and anxiety.
CBD does not fit these receptors well, and actually decreases the effects of THC, and is not psychoactive.
CBD is thought to help reduce anxiety and inflammation.
Exactly why marijuana seems to improve the