He/She/They/Weed – Mariajuana affects genders differently

No matter what you identify, marijuana can affect you differently depending on your gender. Female/male based research is rare and much more medical marijuana research needs to be done. Here are five ways cannabis can affect men and women differently:

cycles for women

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During the Research A little relief followed by caution is what OHSU’s research found. Women who use cannabis regularly on a weekly basis can develop heavier cycles and also interfere with their chances of ovulation.

pain relief

Women may also experience more pain relief than men due to THC’s relationship to estrogen. Research conducted on mice supports this notion, showing that females experience 30% more relief than males. Men need to consume far more cannabis to experience the same pain relief.

tolerance

Washington State University researchers have found evidence that women are more likely to develop a tolerance to marijuana than men. This is positive as they need to smoke a lot more to get the usual high. This trait was demonstrated in a study conducted on mice, which proved that females developed resistance within 10 days, at which point they required a much higher dose of cannabis to show a reaction to the plant.

libido

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Ironically, Stanford Medicine conducted a study on sex and marijuana that shows that despite the concerns of doctors and scientists that frequent marijuana use may impair sexual desire or sexual performance, the opposite appears to be the case. In low doses, cannabis improves women’s libido, but high doses have the opposite effect due to the way THC affects estrogen, affecting it and making women less interested in sex. It is more complicated in men as it increases their libido shortly after smoking when consumed in low doses. When consumed in high doses, the increase in libido is much shorter. Old users find it a great way to “rekindle the fire” at a lower dosage and make it a more enjoyable process for both of you. I the

munchies

Also, according to Washington State University researchers, male hunger is much more affected than females, causing them to eat far more than they do. This could impact health and clothing options.

All in all, use responsibly and have fun!