How a 30-year-old woman finds relief from chronic pain through orgasms

A 30-year-old woman named Hannah Shewan Stevens from Canada has found a unique way to manage her chronic pain. Having suffered from chronic pain since the age of 14 and struggling with opioid addiction, Hannah has turned to orgasms as a means of pain relief. Previously, she had been prescribed codeine and tramadol, but she became dependent on these medications and experienced negative side effects.

Now, Hannah has chosen to forego prescription drugs and instead incorporates orgasms into her daily routine to minimize her pain. As a teenager, she dealt with constant pain in her lower back, joint discomfort, and sharp pains throughout her body. The use of prescription drugs like codeine and tramadol led to chronic fatigue, insomnia, and a decline in her mental health. At her peak, she was taking up to 15 pills daily.

At the age of 21, Hannah decided to quit these medications abruptly, leading to a difficult withdrawal process. Eventually, she received a diagnosis of chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility syndrome. It was during a sexual encounter with a former partner that she experienced relief from her pain for the first time in a decade.

Hannah has since developed a system that combines orgasms with physiotherapy and meditation to manage her daily pain levels. She believes that orgasms, when incorporated alongside these other techniques, form an effective coping mechanism for her. It is worth noting that while orgasms are not a primary treatment method, studies have indicated their potential benefits, such as providing partial relief for individuals suffering from migraines.

A study conducted by Sage found that 38 percent of migraine patients and 48 percent of cluster headache patients reported engaging in sexual activity during an attack. Among those with migraines, 34 percent reported experiencing improvement, while 33 percent reported worsening. For cluster headache patients, 31 percent reported improvement, 91 percent reported moderate to complete relief, and 50 percent reported worsening. It was observed that some patients, particularly male migraine patients, considered sexual activity as a therapeutic tool.

These findings suggest that sexual activity can offer partial or complete relief from headaches for certain individuals dealing with migraines and cluster headaches.