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Article: Sexual activity and arthritic pain. (includes information on genital itching, amenorrhea and gynecological exams)(The Doctor's Casebook) (column)
- Article from:
- Nutrition Health Review
- Article date:
- June 22, 1990
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Sexual Activity and Arthritic Pain From The Doctor's Casebook
Q: Is it scientifically true that sexual activity can relieve arthritic pain?
A: There may be some truth in that assumption. There is the scientific fact that pleasurable activity can relieve pain. The brain releases endorphins, morphine-like neuropeptides, when stimulated by vigorous activity. Exercise can also provoke such phenomenon, so can long-distance running. One reason runners seem to catch a "second wind" and become exhilarated is their reaction to the heavy flow of endorphins in the bloodstream. Joggers know the feeling.
Q: What can be the cause of genital itching? My father is 65 ...