Headache, hmm?" His expression went serious. "Do you know…
““Headache, hmm?" His expression went serious. "Do you know what's the best cure for that?" "What?" "Orgasm." He said it so matter-of-factly I had to sputter a laugh. "Multiple, if possible," he continued. "It's a proven medical fact that one physiologic event, like orgasm, can cancel out the effects of another physiological process, such as a headache." His expression was perfectly serious, but I said, "You're full of shit." "Perhaps. If so, you should call my bluff. Just open the door and we'll test it out.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Orgasm can temporarily relieve headaches by overriding pain signals, but the claim is dubious.
In simple terms: Orgasm may ease headaches, but evidence is weak.
Seek proven medical relief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal health
- medical advice
- relationship intimacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this claim?
- Are there safer alternatives?
Self‑medication may ignore underlying causes.