Headaches during sex could be more than reported.

It was the Greek physician, Hippocrates, who first reported an association between headaches and sex. It has been found that one (1) percent of adults report having headaches during sex which could be mild to severe, but doctors believe that the percentage should be higher.

Many persons are too embarrassed to report such a headache, especially hide it from their sexual partner. Knowledge of such a condition could not only be frustrating to both the suffering and the sexual partner, but it could be a cause of stress and rancor.

The doctors have reported that the headaches can occur before sex, during orgasm and can last for hours after, and after sex.

To help suffering individuals reduce this headaches and the pain associated with it, the doctors recommend exercising, avoidance of excess alcohol intake and keeping a healthy weight. Sufferers should also seek counseling.

Further reading: Sex headaches: More common than you'd think.