This is one of those strange topics...
Is there any logical explanation for why people could get horny when feeling ill???
And: has anyone else here experienced something like this?
I've been feeling really sick for the past 30+ hours, including vomiting, rushes of cold fever, sore muscles, cramping in my belly, iow: I'm a mess :( So; I'd say there would be not a cell in my body that could be horny. But apparently: it can. And in fact; it can be quite overwhelming :o It's not the first time this happened to me, but I've never experienced it this extreme. Bit frustrating as well; when such a feeling rushes in, while you can't even move one muscle or your stomach tries to get rid off the little content you've patiently tried to nourish yourself with!
I know my bf experiences about the same when he's on a fever. If I ask him if he needs anything, he'll say he needs to make love to me really bad. After a few secs adding: but that's probably not a good idea... And no, this is not a joke! Admittedly, we did do it once very slowly, while his fever and other complaints were acceptably down, but not over. Talking about "hot" sex ;) And; whereas we feared we'd been behaving irresponsibly, he was feeling much better the morning after!
The only reason I could think off, is that the body is trying to generate hormones that could help the healing-process. We know that touch can relieve pain/discomfort. We know that a hormone as oxytocine (which comes in high levels upon orgasm) is related to healing characteristics. But still; you'd think that if your body is so vigorously shutting you down, then it's first priority would be rest and only rest, wouldn't it?
EDIT: to just give a bit of extra info: No, I'm not the type that's into pain or choking during sex. Such discomfort is generally not arousing to me. And no, I'm not around ovulation in my cycle (I'm going towards the end of this cycle), which I otherwise would have found a reasonable explanation, since I usually am extra sexually frisky around that time :)
Thanx for your kind replies and best wishes! Guess it's not all that weird :rolleyes:
Craving a comforting touch may also be it, Int. I mean; when little kids feel sick, all they try to do is get hugs and cuddles (and dropping their content over me has also happened ;))
What are the allergies you're talking about DD2 and Big? A sort of pollen? I know all about those little buggers! :( Allergic reactions can be really tiring by my experience and so can be the antihistamine. After my doc prescribed me double doses antihistamines and other meds to relieve my complaints, I was astonished to find that a homeopathic med called [url=http://www.purelijfkracht.nl/Luffanil]Luffanil which I bought in desperation, actually did the trick! I can't explain why, but it does :)
I'm doing a bit better, though I still feel weak and mauled. I hope this will pass soon...
RR sacramento is know as the "city of trees" so everywhere during the spring time tree pollen is blowing in the wind. it wasn't as bad to me this year since we had some unusual rain showers during may, and that gets rid of all the pollen in the air for a couple days. plus there are grass pollens (sac is in the valley) which i don't have anymore, and weed pollens. there is a big cotton wood tree behind me and it bothers the hell out of me a lot of times. i can handle the congested nose, but the red itchy eyes are awful. RR can you give the main active ingredients for the holistic treatment. the site you gave is in dutch.
Now, I've heard everything....
I had a touch of food poisoning a couple of weeks ago (twice until I figured out it was the bran muffins that then got tossed) and I can say I did not feel horny or feel like masturbating! but then this must just be me....
Thank goodness the allergies many of us are susceptible to in the Sacramento area have no effect on my libido! (How 'bout you, Big916? :confused: )
Yes I do believe that this can happen,I myself was ill recently,and my libido was still very high.In my opinion sex can be very theraputic and helpful when unwell.I hope that you are feeling better soon RedRoses
I usually masturbate to the point of exhaustion while I'm sick. So I would have to say your definitely not alone here RR
I read somewhere that orgasm is pretty much the same as taking an aspirin, or something similar - at least as far as our brain is concerned.
I certainly know it is a relief from EVERYTHING during orgasm for me, so it is likely that we are horny when ill because acting on that horny-ness will get us feeling good, at least for a few much needed moments.
Bouncing off the "touch can be healing" angle.....could it be as simple as craving the comforting touch of your partner...and it manifests as horniness?
Get well soon RR!!
i cant say that i have been horny when i had the flu a month ago. with body aches and shivering with a fever sex or masturbation never entered mind, even if a sexy woman was on the tv. once those symptoms subsided 12 hours later i only had an upset stomach, with many trips to the bathroom. my energy and libido had come right back then and like ducy masturbated until i couldn't anymore. the last time i was sick before this was 2004 and i was in bed for a week with no interest in sex as well. idk if it's a blessing or curse to what sex when so depleted of energy. I do wish you well RR, being sick is no fun.
doc - no they don't but the lack of oxygen from a congested nose makes doing active things difficult, plus you couldn't kiss or do oral for long periods of time. on top of that take the antihistamine pill can make someone drowsy. when my allergies are really bad i result to taking otc afrin nose spray in moderation. that clears me up right away and i can have as much fun as i want;)
Sorry, I guess VSM only sells it in Holland ;)
Each tablet of 250 mg contains:
Luffa operculata D4 25 mg
Cardiospermum halicacabum D3 25 mg,
Galphimia glauca D3 25 mg.
The rest are ingredients that are not active; is "consumables" the right translation?
An upside about these would be there are no side-effects. I also occasionally use homeopathic cough sirop and eye drops. Homeopathy seems to specifically work for me with allergic reactions.
Btw: the "D" stands for how diluted the ingredient is, D is 1:10. So D3 means it diluted with 10 [read: superscript] 3. That's the thing about homeopathy. It works by the principle that the more diluted the ingredient is, the more potential it is, iow: the more strong.
This is why it is scientifically impossible to help you. Yet; to me it does. It goes against my reasoning. If it would be placebo-effect; why didn't I experience this effect while upgrading regular meds of which I really had prayed they'd work? I've decided to for a moment put my mind aside and just be happy that it works where other medication failed :)
Big, I think it's safe to say that for some women it does and for some women it doesn't, as is the case with so many things in life :) Something to give a try if she's willing (and you're willing too off course).
There's a thread with an overview of ways to relieve cramping (orgasms mentioned first, scroll down to the end of page 1 for more):
http://www.sexinfo101.com/forum/sexual-health-women/29200-natural-crampi...
so can it be said that sex helps relieve menstrual cramps in general, or is this a case by case basis?
Seetherboa, that is soooo true! Orgasms while on my period have made it shorter (as if it expels better/faster) and less painful. Sex is even better; takes all the cramping away! :) I would say it's the best medicine there is! Too bad my lover isn't available these days; makes me experience the downsides :(
Anyways; I'm convinced. Feeling horny while being ill happens and probably it's a beneficial response :)
i have a habit of jacking off once when im sick. Right when i start to feel better... then i feel worse afterwords. Not a fun choice
my little theory is that the body is going "Ok, there is a bad thing in me that has the possibility of killing me! Lets pass on my genes while i can"
like i said, its a theory, not a truth
Certainly not uncommon. Every time I have my period, I am super horny... even when I am cramping so bad my whole body cringes. Admittedly, after fornication -and during- I feel loads better :)