Why Intoxicated Sex Is Really The Best Sex, According To Science

In an article recently published by , scientists and sex psychologists discussed the positive effects that being high can have on your sex life. It turns out that a lot of professionals are arguing in favor of intoxication, saying that intoxicated sex really is the best kind of sex, for many reasons emotional and physical. While more testing still remains to be done, there is preliminary research that suggests that getting a little high before sexy time can enhance your experience with your partner in more ways than one.

Aphrodisiac. Beyoncé and Jay-Z may have gotten it right in their song "Drunk In Love." New research reveals that having sex intoxicated, especially while high on marijuana, can enhance your sexual experience. For one, weed acts like an aphrodisiac.

Enhance desire. Weed seems to have the effect of boosting the female desire for sex as well as strengthening her orgasms. It can also make you feel more relaxed and comfortable, which can lead to a better quality orgasm.

Feel sexier. When you're intoxicated, you're likely to feel more comfortable and at ease and less inhibited. For many people, this often translates in the ability to feel sexier. Obviously, the sexier you feel during sexual activities, the more fun you're going to have.

Take your time. It's no secret that weed makes you a little slow. This could turn out to be a good thing for your sex life, though! Smoking weed before having sex could cause you to take things slower, which makes for a more sensual experience and and allows more blood to flow to the genitalia.

Fuller experience. Taking your time can also help you round of your sexual experience. If you usually are quick about getting down to the deed, you may miss out on key aspects like foreplay. A little high before slipping in between the sheets with your partner can help you take your time and explore while you're at it.

Male performance. You may be asking about how being high would affect a man's performance in bed. A lot of doctors and psychologists trace erectile problems to stress or anxiety. Since weed is a drug that aids in reducing anxiety, it may actually help his bedroom issues.

Be more present. Being intoxicated during sexual activities can help make them more enjoyable because they'll help you feel more in the moment. Often, our minds are scattered and filled with dozens of fleeting thoughts or worries. Being intoxicated has the near-magic ability of quelling those anxieties and rushing thoughts and helping you zero in on the physical here and now.

Connected. There is also a chemical reason as to why smoking weed before sex might be good for your relationship. Cannabis helps release a chemical in your brain called Oxytocin, which scientists claim is the chemical responsible for the feeling of bonding. So, combining weed with sex might actually make you feel a deeper connection with your partner.

Meditation. In terms of physical effects, marijuana can be likened to a form of meditation. It slows down your body and your mind to a more calm, relaxed, present state – all of which are positives.

More research. While the arguments for pre-sex intoxication are compelling, more research still needs to be done to build up the facts behind the case. However, getting to that point may be more difficult than you'd think.

Lack of funding. More concrete, scientific evidence is currently hard to come by, as researchers are lacking the funds and resources to conduct proper studies. According to Nicole Prause, who founded a company that investigates the correlation between brain stimulation and sex drive issues, a lot of people just won't go for it.

Anecdotal evidence. As it stands, a lot of what we know now concerning the subject comes to researchers from anecdotal evidence. While interviewing people about their sexual experiences sober as compared to intoxicated is a good first step, more needs to be learned about how substances like marijuana specifically affect human sexuality in terms of quantifiable science.

Different reactions. One must also keep in mind that different people have different reactions to various strains of weed. While one strain can make a person calm and happy, another strain in a different person can make them feel paranoid.

Conduct your own experiments. If you feel so inclined, or you're the type of couple that already does it anyway, you might want to try conducting your own experiments on the subject. The evidence thus far is largely anecdotal, after all. Add your anecdote to our comments section!

Type of intoxication. Weed is the primary focus of this particular article, but there are obviously other types of intoxication. According to you, what have you found to be the best intoxicated sexual experience?