The Real Reasons Women Have Sex ; From Getting Revenge to Feeling Sorry for Him, a Provocative New Book Reveals ...

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TO LOSE weight, out of politeness or simply to cure a headache, the real reasons women choose to have sex are much more bizarre and intriguing than you might imagine. In the first extract from a new book - Why Women Have Sex by CINDY MESTON and DAVID BUSS - we look at the fascinating science behind the most popular reasons women give for slipping between the sheets ...

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The Real Reasons Women Have Sex ; From Getting Revenge to Feeling Sorry for Him, a Provocative New Book Reveals ...

EVERYONE has heard (or perhaps used) the timeworn dodge: 'Not tonight, dear. I've got a headache.' And it's true that sex can exacerbate, or even bring on, a headache.

Head and neck muscles often tighten during sexual activity, and blood pressure can increase at orgasm, causing blood vessels in the brain to dilate, a condition technically named coital cephalgia.

However, in our study we discovered that some women choose to have sex with the goal of getting rid of a headache.

In the words of one 62-year-old: ...

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