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Does smoking influence a woman's ability to have an orgasm?

Madeleine M. Castellanos, MD
Madeleine M. Castellanos, MD on behalf of Good In Bed
Psychiatry
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Nicotine and other smoke components have the same effect on genital blood flow in women as they do in men. Fortunately, the risk of permanently affecting your sex life by smoking cigarettes is real and preventable. Although using nicotine replacement therapy is a proven method to help smokers eventually quit, it should not be used as a long-term substitute for cigarettes because of its powerful effects on genital blood flow and its damage to one's sex life. Understanding the risks can help you make informed decisions that can affect you for years to come.

So instead of reaching for a cigarette after sex, reach for your partner. A good cuddle is much healthier.

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