Fingering

Hi doctor,
1.) I am 23 year old female. My problem is that when i go for self pleasure or my boy friend fingers me, soon after my climax i always start to feel headache. Kindly let me know the cause for it.
2.) Secondly, my menstuartion period lasts for more than 5 days. Is it normal in all respects.

Thanks in for anticipation

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

Many women have menses that last more than five days with varying degrees of the amount of flow they have over that time.  So yes, that is a variant of normal.  

Headaches after orgasm?   I don't know, maybe it is the intensity of it.  Perhaps you should try taking tylenol or motrin prior to self pleasuring and see if that helps.  

Best regards,

Dr. Downing

[misskm]

The intensity of the situation can change your breathing pattern.  If you remember to breathe and not hold your breath you get less headache feelings.  I too suffered like you, and although it is hard to think of much at all it does make a difference.  My partner noticed I got tense and would almost hold my breath before climaxing, he would get me to relax and breath more deeply and things improved.  I sometimes still get headaches and some dizziness but enjoy myself without painkillers.