Sex & Cannabis
From suppositories and lubes to massage oils and vape pens, there’s no shortage of cannabis products on the market that supposedly increase libido. But what do we actually know about the relationship between cannabis and sex?
Women's Health
Sex & Cannabis
Cannabis & Animal Sexuality
Uruguayan researchers found that a low dose of cannabis increased some mating behaviors, a high dose reduced them, and any dose increased sensitivity to pleasurable touch.
Predicting Preterm Labor by Measuring Endocannabinoids
The endocannabinoid system is increasingly recognized for its involvement in uterine function. Scientists have recently shown that anandamide levels could be a novel and non-invasive way to predict preterm labor.
CBD Survey Results: Cultivating Wellness
Who Is Using CBD and Why?
Despite the huge public interest in CBD products, and an endless stream of media stoking that fire, there have been limited efforts to figure out exactly how and why people are using this darling compound of the cannabis world.
Markers of Endometrial Cancer
Recent research has indicated a role of endocannabinoids in endometriosis and related diseases.
Do Cannabis Suppositories Work?
The back door is making a comeback - medically speaking. Cannabis oil suppositories have grown in popularity, but how and to what extent they actually work remains somewhat of a mystery.
CB1 & Hormone Therapy
A new study indicates that activating CB1 may prolong the window during which hormone replacement therapy can reduce depression and improve worsening memory associated with menopause.
Cannabis Is Not Toxic in Pregnancy
The negative effects that have been associated with using cannabis during pregnancy could be because of simultaneous use of other substances, like tobacco.
Why Pregnant Women May Justifiably Choose to Use Cannabis
“What about the children?” is a mantra that has been used to propel prohibition with misplaced fear. Scientists and politicians increasingly warn about the dangers of using cannabis during pregnancy. There’s only one issue: data doesn’t back them up. But a lack of evidence has never stopped the tides of prohibition. Unable to demonstrate that cannabis is actually harmful, public officials nevertheless warn that women are now more likely to report using cannabis during pregnancy (which partly reflects greater comfort talking to doctors, not greater use).
Cannabinoids in Pregnancy
A new study from researchers at San Diego State University examined the interaction between cannabinoids and alcohol on the fetus.
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Top Conditions
In compiling a list of conditions that CBD may help, we examined hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.
