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According to Wikipedia, migraine headaches are "severe or moderate headache (which is often one-sided and pulsating) lasting from four to 72 hours,[5] accompanied by gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting, and a heightened sensitivity to bright lights and noise."

People who suffer from this very painful type of headache, may have a new option for treatment. Ok, not so new treatment. I was able to find numerous articles on the Internet, explaining how sex can cure the common migraine headache. The articles almost all cite the serotonin releasing activity as a possible remedy. I was able to find a academic study done at the University of Indiana, that has scientific evidence that sex can stop a migraine.

• http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-2982.2005.00611....
• http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainManagement/Story?id=4241193&page=1
• http://www.innerself.com/Health/migraine_headaches.htm

Although some people use headaches as an excuse for not having sex, a researcher at Southern Illinois University has found that sex may actually provide some relief for migraine sufferers. The researcher found that the more intense an orgasm, the more relief was obtained. There are, however, serious side effects to this strategy (seriously wonderful side effects!).

A few other not so sexy remedies...

• excercise
• accupuncture
• hot water then cold bath

Sexual Desire Boosted in Female Migraines - http://www.newscientist.com/channel/sex/mg19025565.200-sexual-desire-boo...

http://www.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1592663,00.html

NOTE TO SELF: Develop justifications to use sex for weight loss, depression, insomnia and the common cold.