Do edibles make you last longer in bed?

Cannabis edibles may help you last longer in bed by reducing performance anxiety and increasing body awareness. 

While no studies directly measure how long cannabis users last during sex, research shows that people who use cannabis report higher sexual frequency and more satisfying orgasms. These effects happen because cannabinoids interact with the same brain regions that control arousal and pleasure.

Love gummies combine 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD with natural aphrodisiacs to support sexual wellness. The balanced cannabinoid ratio helps you relax without losing focus or becoming too sedated.

What affects sex duration?

Sexual stamina depends on psychological, physical, and neurological factors. When one or more of the following categories are stressed, premature ejaculation or low sexual interest can occur.

Psychological factors

• Performance anxiety: When you feel nervous, your sympathetic nervous system kicks into overdrive and triggers a faster climax.
• Mental distractions: Stress and racing thoughts pull your attention away from physical sensations.
• Emotional connection: Feeling disconnected from your partner can speed things up or make it harder to finish.

Physical factors

• Genital sensitivity: Some people have heightened nerve responses that lead to quicker orgasms.
• Hormones: Testosterone and dopamine influence arousal and ejaculatory control.
• Physical fitness: Cardiovascular health affects blood flow and stamina.
• Muscle tension: Inability to relax pelvic floor muscles can accelerate climax.

Neurological factors:

• Serotonin levels: Low serotonin is linked to faster ejaculation.
• Nerve signal speed: How quickly your body transmits pleasure signals to the brain.
• Reflex control: Your nervous system's ability to delay the ejaculatory reflex.

The connection between mind and body during sex explains why relaxation techniques and mood-altering substances can change how long you last.

How does cannabis affect sexual performance?

Cannabis interacts with your endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors that regulates mood, pain, and pleasure throughout your body. CB1 receptors exist in high concentrations in brain regions associated with sexual arousal and reward. When THC binds to these receptors, it heightens sensory experiences and reduces anxiety.

The anxiety-reducing effects of cannabis may explain some of these benefits. Microdosing edibles for anxiety can calm performance-related nerves without impairing your ability to connect with your partner. When you feel less worried about lasting long enough, you often end up lasting longer naturally.

Learn more about cannabis and libido.

Does cannabis help you last longer in bed?

Cannabis may help you last longer through several mechanisms, though no studies have directly measured sex duration in cannabis users yet. The effects depend on which cannabinoids you use and how they interact with your body's endocannabinoid system.

A population-based study of over 50,000 Americans found that cannabis users reported higher sexual frequency compared to non-users. People who used cannabis daily had sex 20% more than those who never used it, and this correlation held across age groups, races, education levels, and relationship status. More frequent sex suggests greater satisfaction and comfort with sexual performance.

Can THC help you last longer?

THC activates CB1 receptors in brain regions that control arousal, pleasure, and stress response. In low doses, this activation calms performance anxiety that triggers the sympathetic nervous system and speeds up ejaculation. 

Low doses of THC also alter sensory perception, so physical stimulation feels less overwhelming and creates time distortion that makes minutes feel longer. This can reduce the mental pressure to "last long enough."

Higher doses of THC can cause an opposite effect, though. If you take too much THC, it can trigger anxiety and overthinking, which will certainly impede your arousal.

Love gummies deliver 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD per gummy, just enough to get you in the mood without making you overwhelmed. The peach flavor and botanical blend of aphrodisiacs make these gummies a tasty addition to any date night.

Does CBD affect sexual stamina?

CBD doesn't produce a high but supports lasting longer in different ways. CBD reduces stress and anxiety through serotonin receptor interaction without intoxication. This keeps you relaxed and mentally clear. 

CBD also promotes muscle relaxation, which can delay the ejaculatory reflex and increase blood flow to support sustained arousal. CBD also tempers the psychoactive intensity of THC, so you stay in control rather than feeling overwhelmed.

The entourage effect and sexual stamina

THC and CBD work better together than in isolation. Through the entourage effect, cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids enhance each other's benefits. 

CBD moderates THC's intensity so you stay present, while THC provides the anxiety reduction and sensory changes that support stamina. The combined result encourages balanced relaxation that supports stamina better than any single compound.

Products with multiple cannabinoids, like our Love gummies, leverage this synergy. You get anxiety reduction and sensory enhancement from THC, steadying effects from CBD, and the amplified benefits of both.

Do women last longer with cannabis?

For women, "lasting longer" often means sustaining arousal long enough to reach orgasm, something cannabis appears to support.

A study of 373 women who used cannabis before sex found that 68.5% experienced more satisfying orgasms and 60.6% noticed increased sex drive. 

Women with orgasm difficulties see particular benefits. Recent research found that women who use cannabis were 2.13 times more likely to report satisfactory orgasms than non-users, whether they had orgasm difficulties without cannabis or not.

How cannabis helps women reach orgasm:

• Reduces mental chatter and self-consciousness that interrupt arousal
• Increases blood flow to the genitals, which heightens sensitivity
• Extends the arousal phase by promoting relaxation
• Makes physical sensations feel more intense and pleasurable

The combination of THC and CBD often works better than THC alone. CBD promotes relaxation without sedation, while THC enhances sensation. Together, they create an optimal state for building toward orgasm.

Edibles help you last longer than smoking weed

• Longer effect duration: Edible effects last 4–6 hours compared to 1–2 hours from smoking. You won't need to interrupt intimacy to redose, and the extended window removes time pressure entirely.
• Smoother onset: The gradual build of edibles produces steadier effects without the sudden peak that smoking delivers. This smoother curve helps you stay in control rather than getting hit all at once.
• Body-focused high: Edibles tend to produce more physical, full-body sensations compared to the heady effects of smoking. This body awareness can help you tune into pleasure signals and manage your arousal more effectively.
• Precise dosing: Edibles let you find your ideal dose and replicate it every time. Smoking makes it difficult to control how much THC you consume, which can lead to unpredictable effects that might work against lasting longer.
• No mood-killing interruptions: Smoking leaves you smelling like weed and coughing, neither of which supports extended intimacy. Edibles are discreet and won't interfere with kissing or close contact.

What's the best edible dose for lasting longer?

Most people find their sweet spot for sexual enhancement between 2.5 and 10 mg THC. This range provides anxiety reduction and sensory changes without impairing your ability to stay present and in control.

Dosing guidelines for lasting longer:

• Beginners: Start with 2.5 mg (half a nama Love gummy) and wait 90 minutes before you consider more.
• Experienced users: 5 mg typically provides noticeable effects without overwhelming intensity.
• Upper limit: Anything above 10 mg can cause intoxication, anxiety, or sedation.

When should you take an edible before sex?

Take your edible about 60–90 minutes before you want the effects to peak. This gives your body time to digest and metabolize the THC through your liver.

An empty stomach speeds absorption (45–60 minutes), while a full meal slows it down (90–120 minutes). For date nights, a light meal about an hour before your gummy works well; the effects build gradually through dinner and foreplay.

Effects peak around 2–3 hours after consumption and last 4–6 hours total. This extended window means you can focus on your partner without watching the clock or planning your next dose.

Try nama Love gummies for your next date night. Each peach-flavored gummy contains 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD, plus botanical aphrodisiacs like ashwagandha and maca. The balanced 1:1 cannabinoid ratio promotes relaxation and arousal without heavy sedation.

Are there risks to using cannabis for lasting longer?

Cannabis is generally safe for sexual enhancement, but you do need to understand potential side effects so you don’t derail your mojo.

• Dry mouth and reduced lubrication: "Cottonmouth" can extend to other mucous membranes. Keep water and lubricant nearby to avoid discomfort that might cut things short.
• Overconsumption: Taking too much can cause anxiety or paranoia, which speeds things up rather than slowing them down. Start low and increase gradually over multiple sessions.
• Sedation at high doses: Too much THC can make you sleepy rather than aroused.
• Communication timing: Discuss consent and boundaries with your partner before the effects kick in. Cannabis can impair judgment, so have these conversations while you're both clear-headed.

Cannabis edibles that put you in the mood

nama Love gummies contain 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD per gummy, the optimal ratio for sexual enhancement without excessive psychoactive effects. We also include natural aphrodisiac ingredients to complement the cannabinoids:

• Ashwagandha
• Horny goat weed
• Damiana
• L-citrulline
• Maca
• Red ginseng
• Cordyceps
• Tribulus

Each bottle contains precisely dosed gummies made from premium American hemp. Third-party testing confirms the exact cannabinoid content, so you know you’re getting 5 mg of THC every time.

The effects last 4–6 hours, which gives you plenty of time without needing to redose. Unlike smoking, which can leave you coughing and smelling like weed, nama products are discreet and intimacy-approved.

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