A medical phenomenon known as POIS – post-orgasmic morbidity syndrome – has been reported in only 60 cases according to medical literature, but researchers from a hospital in Saint Cloud, France are conducting a study to determine its frequency and causes. This condition is more common among individuals aged 40-50 and can affect people of any age.
Symptoms of POIS include generalized muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, sweating, burning and redness of the eyes, runny nose, headaches, and more. While symptoms typically subside after a day or two, they can also last for weeks. Several hypotheses exist regarding the origin of POIS including brain short circuit or decreased levels of endorphin hormone during orgasm. Mental factors such as anxiety around sex or personality traits are also considered. However, none of these hypotheses have been scientifically proven yet.
Treatment options for POIS include painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs, and inflammation treatments targeting the prostate gland. These treatments are often combined with sexual counseling at sexual health clinics. Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms after orgasm should consult a sex medicine specialist as fatigue, fever, headaches and nasal congestion lasting hours to days may be signs of POIS. Seeking medical advice can help manage and treat these symptoms effectively.