Can sexual activity cause headache?
What is primary headache associated with sexual activity?
Primary headache associated with sexual activity is a headache brought on by sexual activity that can be severe intensity lasting from 1 minute to 24 hours and/or up to 72 hours with mild intensity. The headache usually starts as a dull ache on both sides of the head and is more often located in the back of the head or throughout the whole head. As sexual excitement increases, the headache intensity can also increase. The headache can also present suddenly with explosive intensity just before or with orgasm. Ruling out other conditions such as a brain bleed, blood vessel tear, or other vessel disorder is needed before diagnosing primary headache associated with sexual activity. This headache disorder is more common in males than in females.
