Men can be allergic to their own orgasms – Symptoms and condition explained

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allergic to having orgasms, says a study. The strange phenomena is said to last for up to a week after ejaculation. One case study included a 27-year-old man who presented himself at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine complaining of this unusual condition. READ MORE STI myths debunked – from catching it from a toilet seat to using multiple condoms He admitted the problem began when he was 18, shortly after suffering with suspected epididymitis, which is painful swelling of the tubes in the testicles.His symptoms would occur regardless if the orgasm came from self-pleasure or sex.Doctors wrote of the man: "Because of the distressing nature of his symptoms he actively avoided any sexual activity or romantic relationships".In a study, which was published in Science Direct, post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) was further investigated.In the study, POIS has been classed as a debilitating cause of sexual dysfunction among men.“It is often misdiagnosed due to its unfamiliarity to providers, resulting in numerous potentially unnecessary tests and treatments,” noted the study.According to the research there is currently no known single most effective treatment, “but several case reports suggest desensitisation, hormonal therapy, and other treatment modalities may be useful.”“However, these treatments are experimental in nature and have not been evaluated in placebo-controlled trials.The study concluded that “simple over-the-counter antihistamine in the management of POIS.”Symptoms of POIS include:Symptoms can also include issues with speech, concentration and memory.

Researchers believe the reaction can be a result of an allergic or autoimmune response to the sperm.Nearly 60 cases of post-orgasmic.