Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a sexual health buzzword in recent years, and with good reason.

As one of the active ingredients in cannabis – but without the high or risk of addiction – CBD promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and can ease sexual pain.

The endocannabinoid system has only been recently uncovered by researchers, but it is already emerging as a key regulator of many important functions around the body.

Interestingly, the female reproductive tract boasts endocannabinoid receptors. In a lock-and-key style mechanism, these receptors act as the “lock” on the cell wall that can be accessed by the cannabinoid “key”, triggering CBD’s effects.

WHAT IS Cannabidiol (CBD)?

CBD is one of more than 100 naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the leaves, flowers or stems of cannabis or hemp plants.  When it enters the body – either as an edible, topically or by smoking – it interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which sends signals to the brain, nervous system and immune cells.

CBD is a purified cannabinoid found to help with conditions such as anxiety, pain, stress and inflammation. Its anxiety-tackling benefits can be applied to help women find their sexual nirvana.  

Rest assured, purified TGA approved, prescription grade CBD isn’t psychoactive. It doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol, the ingredient in cannabis that produces a high and hallucinations. This means CBD does not get you high.

WHY DOES CBD WORK?

The human body has a natural endocannabinoid nervous system. CBD mirrors naturally produced cannabinoids in our bodies with amplified effects. The endocannabinoid system’s role is to help the body regulate mood, reduce inflammation and calm anxiety, affecting the way neurons fire signals. It also affects the homeostasis of hormones and neurotransmitter molecules. It’s a system involved in finding, balance, relaxation, inner peace and tension release.

TELL US ABOUT THE SCIENCE

The endocannabinoid system was discovered in the 1990’s, so scientists still have a lot to learn about CBD. As the stigma associated with marijuana has reduced over the years, doctors and scientists have realised the potential of cannabinoids like CBD and the many exciting applications. What we do know is that the power of CBD can be harnessed to boost female pleasure.