Sex is better than Valium
JuliePublished on: 26/04/2026
When a headache appears, people look for quick relief. Some reach for medication, others for rest — and some suggest intimacy. There’s a cultural belief that a good sexual encounter can blunt pain, and there’s also the familiar line, “I have a headache,” often offered as an excuse to avoid sex. This post explains, in straightforward terms, why sex can sometimes help headaches more effectively than taking Valuim and why treating the “I have a headache” trope as a default excuse is unhelpful.