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Sneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm: an under-reported phenomenon
Sex and sneezing
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Simon J Parsons, Minister of Religion
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Sneezing after orgasm started happening to me some years ago. It does not happen all the time, but there are periods when it does!! Glad to know I'm not alone!! |
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Norman Bridgewater, Remedial Massage Therapist
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What a relief to find this evidence that sneezing after sex is not a hidden deterioration of my health. As a young man I drank beer and would often walk home after a few pints sneezing my head off. If I'd had a takeaway on the way home, the sneezing would almost certainly ensure I didn't keep it down. About 15 years ago I began to sneeze violently after having sex and ejaculation which has happened on 99% of occasions. Now at the age of 60 I was begining to think that my immune system was malfunctioning and my body having some sort of allergic reaction to my own body fluids. I have never mentioned this to anyone but it was obvious to my partner. Yes a great relief to know it's not just me. It would be nice to put a name to the condition. |
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Murat Songu, MD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Behçet Uz Children’s Hospital & Izmir Ataturk Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
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We read with great interest the article by Bhutta and Maxwell entitled “Sneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm: an under-reported phenomenon” [1]. We realized that two early reports describing an association between sexual excitement and sneeze reflex were not mentioned in this article. Stromberg and Korpas, both described male orgasm as a precipitant for the sneeze reflex, but there was again no convincing basis given for the phenomenon in these reports [2,3]. According to Hippocrates, sneezing cures another respiratory reflex – the hiccups. Recently, Peleg and Peleg reported their observation of sexual intercourse as a potential treatment for intractable hiccups [4]. On the fourth day of intractable hiccups, their patient had sexual intercourse. The hiccups continued during the interlude, but from the moment of ejaculation, they ceased completely. In conclusion, we agree with the authors that sneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm is much more common than recognized and we congratulate them once again for their fascinating work. We also speculate that as both sneezing and sexual intercourse take part in the treatment of hiccups in a group of patients, it is quite possible that they may be using the same pathways. Finally, it is a natural phenomenon for someone to sneeze with sexual ideation or orgasm. References 1. Bhutta MF, Maxwell H. Sneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm: an under-reported phenomenon. J R Soc Med 2008;101(12):587-91. 2. Stromberg BV. Sneezing: its physiology and management. Eye Ear Nose Throat Mon 1975;54:49–53. 3. Korpas J, Tomori Z. Cough and other respiratory reflexes. In: Progress in Respiratory Research. Vol. 23. Basel, Switzerland: Karger, 1979:218–23. 4. Peleg R, Peleg A. Case report: sexual intercourse as potential treatment for intractable hiccups. Can Family Phys 2000;46:1631–2. |
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jackie duncan
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I have 'suffered' from this for years and find it reassuring to discover that I am not the only one, but reading the comments, it seems that it affects men mainly. I would love to find out more and make sense of my at times, inappropriate response! |
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Sarah Tonin, medical journalist freelance
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I'm surprised that no one has discovered - or is discussing - the reverse of this condition: Those who find sneezing so "sensual" that they must think about sneezing during the arousal period, either to initiate or to enhance arousal or orgasm. A colleague confided to me that she often uses this tactic in order to BECOME aroused. I suppose it's no different than thinking about someone other than one's sexual partner (but is obviously less guilt-provoking). Nevertheless, my colleague said it makes her feel like she's abnormal and "warped." (Perhaps those who experience this "phenomenon" find a link between the explosive nature of a sneeze and that of an orgasm). |
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MC S, surgeon
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I thought to be a rare case of ths strange association and I am happy to know that many others experienced this phenomen. When I have sexual fantasy I have a series of up to ten sneeze consecutively. Sneezing is associated to pleasure too. |
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Bill Davidson, Research Governance Manager Department of Health
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bill.davidson{at}dh.gsi.gov.uk Bill Davidson
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I chanced upon the fascinating article by Bhutta and Maxwell following a recent conversation with friends. One of them sneezes in response to sexual ideation (and sunlight), another in response to fullness of stomach. I now wonder whether the expression ‘Bless you!’ originated in once common knowledge, now lost, that sneezing had this association with sexual ideation (or ‘lust’) and fullness of stomach (or ‘gluttony’). I suggest this because a third acquaintance also sneezes for no self- reported reason, though the rest of us think it could well be ‘sloth’. |
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P Virola, project manager
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In finnish newspaper was short story about Bhutta’s and Maxwell’s study. It was judged as ”strange result”. I would say that there is nothing strange. During last 20 years I have sometimes sneezed (maybe average 3 times per year) in situation when I am having sexual thoughts. I have been thinking that I am the only one. On the other hand I know few people who sneezes when they arrive into bright light. Maybe this is similar effect. I am 36 years old man, Finland. Bhutta and Maxwell can contact me if needed. |
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david cooper, management consultant
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Dear Sirs, My other half pointed out your article. She thought that my sneezing after orgasm was unique to me. I have also had one instance of nose bleed during sexual intercourse - I have low blood pressure. Regards, David |
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Peter Li, Construction
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I learn about this phenomenon on newspaper two days ago. I live in Hong Kong and it happens to me when I was at my teenage (I¡¦m now 45). I used to sneeze uncontrolled when I was thinking about sex. But this circumstance gradually disappeared when I¡¦m getting older and have normal sex life. I was happy to know that I¡¦m not the only one having this incident. I would like to help if you need further information and I hope the study on this phenomenon can carry on to discover more. |
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Bruno Sanches, Bank attendant .
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Hello. I have this same condition too, I have to sneeze when I am thinking about sex. Not always, but very often. I was trying to find an e-mail adress of the researchers or something like that, but I just couldn't. And I'd be very happy and grateful if I could get in touch with them. I could help with some information, if possible. Bruno, from Brazil. |
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JJ vd Vyver, Engineer N/A
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I was not aware that this was not a known fact. The reason for sneezing is to clear your nose - you only sneeze until your nose is clear. The reason your nose must be clear is not known - I guess it has something to do with smell during sex. |
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Frank Demaria, Retired
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Having read the article on Sex Sneezing, I now know I am not alone. My sex sneezing after orgasm only commenced 20 years ago after I underwent an operation on my T9-10 Thoracic disc. I was 43 years of age at the time and and the neurosurgeon was unsure whether it was calcified disc material from a prolapsed disc or an osteoma, but it was growing and was encroaching the canal. He was not able to remove the calcification, so he made a wedge shaped resection of the vertebral body of T10 to provide anterior decompression. He did have trouble performing this operation and it did take two attempts of approx. 6hrs duration each before completion. I am not sure how much nerve damage was done but I do know that since then after orgasm, I always sneeze, anything from 5-20 sneezes. Maybe this was going to happen to me anyhow but I am not convinced that the operation was not to blame. I have never discussed this sneezing with any professional body including the neurosurgeon who performed the operation. But I can also be added to the list of Sex Sneezing. |
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David W. Carnell, Retired research engineer
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Frequently after sex with my late wife I would sneeze uncontrollably. |
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Elie ARCHONTIS, hotel receptionist
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I am surprised to learn that very few people have this sneezing thing when sexually aroused I have always assumed it was common having had this happening (sneezing once or twice) in reaction - almost simultaneously - to being sexually aroused I have noted that it must be an almost visible sort of arousal ( the one you share ) maybe as a sort of communication? The sexe is clearly the drive but it has to be an irrepressible and strong sexual "thought". Sneezing is not provoked by a solitary sexual activity . It needs to be SHARED : necessity to have another person present even if (she) is not the object of desire sneezing may break inthe middle of a sentence when talking about a theme that appeals to me sexually. I hope this helps to investgate the question I have an audible - normal and unrepressed sneeze - and consider snezzing as pleasurable to having this occur in combination with sex have always seemed to me very normal despite it being a tell tale sign to a female I am attracted to - with the possibility of being annoying if I need to hide my emotions to the person but can also be helpful: as a sign to the coveted being of GENUINE and IRREPRESSIBLE drive. |
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Heather J Lane, Structural Technician
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I too sneeze when full, I have been suffering for the past 2 years. I originally thought that it was linked to a certain food types but after experimenting at several restaurants it led me to search the internet and found that there are several reported similar incidents. I find it strange that the medical profession have only just highlighted this phenomena. |
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P. Beppler, N/A N/A, N/A
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Dear Dr. Mahmood F Bhutta and Dr. Harold Maxwell: Your study "Sneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm: an under-reported phenomenon" confirms what I found out about myself in my very early teenage years (I’m in my forties now). I still remember confiding in someone about this for the first time – a close friend of mine, another male of about my same age – when unexpectedly I broke into a tremendous and pleasurable fit of sneezes. Luckily our friendship remained intact since he didn’t seem to have made any personal association… that is, that I found him quite sexy. Just to clarify, the sexual thoughts driven sneezing doesn't happen every time there is sex involved, and it only happens before an orgasm. As a matter of fact, if I'm not able to sneez for some reason (not all oncoming sneezes are provoked by sex, by the way), I close my eyes and think about some sexual phantasy or, especially, a sexy person (somebody famous or someone I know), just to be able to get to finally sneez once and for all. This generally couses me to feel somewhat embarasset when in company of others, thinking wow, if they could just be able to read my thoughts right now. Also, when it is very sunny and bright, it helps to move things to a conclusion if I can look directly towards the sun (to get a "stuck" sneez out, done and over with). I came to the conclusion long ago that what it is is that I frequently experience a rush of blood inside my nostrils during these ocasions (ocurring mostly from the boddom upwards, akin to what happens with my penis as erection sets in) and that this causes the hairs inside my nose to touch sensitive and inflated areas; and therefore, provoking those bouts of sneezes which I came to associate with sexual pleasure. --P. Beppler |
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M. S., Internet consultant none
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It happens to mee too, that I must sneeze, when I think of sex (not after an orgasm, but while thinking of it). Not always, but very often. Also when I look up to the sun, I often must sneeze. I thought I was alone with this reaction - until today: I read about Mahmoods findings in our newspaper and now I know, its quite common. :-) |
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Arnie W. Snowdon, labourer
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This letter is in response to an article I have just read on the Yahoo! News site regarding the "Sex and Sneezing" study by Dr's Mahmood Bhutta and Harold Maxwell.I am 54 years old and live in Ontario Canada. This began to happen to me about 10 years ago.I had thought there was something wrong with me mentally until I read this article this morning.And was too embarassed to give these details to my Doctor as I thought he would have me seeing a physciatrist.This happens to me about 80% of the time as soon as I begin to think about sex and on occasion will last up to 2 hours.My wife calls them "sneezing fits".I was very happy to read your article to find out that there is really nothing wrong with me and it happens to other men also.If I can be of any further help on your study , you can contact me by e-mail and will answer anything you may wish to ask with total honesty and sincerity.I am happy to discover that there are actually Doctors out there that are doing studys like this. My thanks to these Doctors. Arnie W.Snowdon Ontario Canada |
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Rod Duncan, Novelist
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I have noticed that when I experience particularly strong hunger pangs, this sometimes triggers a sneeze. I had never heard of any similar phenomina until reading of this research. I pass this curious observation on to you in case it is of any use to the paper's authors. |
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P E Burridge, Student
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Just a short note to say I've nnot mentioned this to many people but I have this 'condition'. too. Peter |
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