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The most enjoyable headache cure EVER

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Migraine sufferers will try anything to help relieve their pain, from a cocktail of painkillers to vigorous scalp massages. But what if the cure could be found in something much more enjoyable, sex?

By whimpering “Not tonight, I’ve got a headache” you could be missing out not just on some fun, but also the relief you’ve been searching for. 

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New research shows that sex can help alleviate pain from migraines and cluster headaches.

According to researchers from the University of Munster, in Germany, the natural chemicals released during sex, like dopamine and serotonin, induce both pleasure-enhancing and pain-relieving sensations. 

Figuring out migraine triggers is tricky.


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