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According to a study published by the Archives of Sexual Behavior, American adults are having less sex than they did in the late 1990s. It makes sense that as technology has expanded into every aspect of our lives, it’s becoming more difficult to get out of our heads and into the bedroom. External stresses and everyday routines can get in the way of our sexual energy, whether it’s solo or shared with a partner. Getting back into the groove of intimacy doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. Upstate Elevator’s line of hemp products can elevate intimacy in the bedroom. Learn about the benefits of combining CBD, THC and sex and how to enhance romance.
How to Relax and Boost Intimacy Naturally
Relaxation and sex go hand in hand. With work, kids, commutes, and households to manage, our sex lives have been delegated as an item on our to-do list and many times dampened by fatigue and stress. At the end of the day, we reach for a glass of wine, have a couple of beers, or light up, and what we hoped would start a spark can sometimes put the fire out. So how can we get in the mood that doesn’t involve the negative effects of drinking alcohol or getting too high to stay present?
Hemp Oil Plays Cupid
Body builders, golfers, endurance runners, yogis, and meditation practitioners praise the enhancing powers of hemp oil for calming, improving focus*, and increasing mental clarity and body awareness. Now, CBD & THC are turning up in the bedrooms where couples are seeing those same benefits boost their sex life. The formula for hemp and sex is simple. When we feel calm and happy, we open up, and our ability to experience physical intimacy and connection increases. The result? Great sex! But there is some science to how CBD & THC work in our human bodies, and how they might help enhance pleasure.
Can CBD Make Sex Better?
CBD oil positively impacts our bodies’ endocannabinoid system, a complex, biological network of cell receptors that modulate bodily processes. These cell receptors are involved in the oversight of sensations such as emotion, hunger, and relaxation. Extracted from hemp, a sub-species of the Cannabis sativa plant, CBD oil is non-psychoactive and doesn’t make you high like marijuana, which contains higher levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). (THC is what produces the classic marijuana “high”.) When our endocannabinoid system operates at its optimum capacity, it helps us reach a state called homeostasis, or harmony within the body.
While there is not much science behind proving if CBD is an aphrodisiac, it has been suggested to help improve libido while helping us shake off the work day so we can focus on our partner. And hemp oil is not just for couples. Self-care and well-being means taking care of every aspect of our mind and body. This means not only practices like healthy eating and regular exercise, but honoring our personal sexual energy, whether solo or with a partner.
Can THC Make Sex Better?
Across the board, when using THC for intimacy, low doses are more effective than high doses. At lower doses, THC encourages intimacy by reducing inhibitions, heightening sensory perception, and promoting relaxation. While higher doses can flip these benefits, with people reporting more self-consciousness or diminished sensory & cognitive perception.
Of the myriad ways low-dose THC affects the human body, reducing inhibitions and self-criticism is an obvious boon to better sex. Anything that helps us feel a little silly, more curious, and maybe even adventurous will lead to more fulfilling connections. Depending on your tolerance and frequency of use, these benefits can be found from as little as 1mg all the way up to 10mg.
Sensual moments are built on the senses, so the effect of amplifying our sense of taste, touch and smell is particularly useful for intimacy. This enhancement tends to occur in the 2mg - 5mg range
Feeling relaxed, unbothered and grounded is pretty important for staying present and attentive during close encounters (also applicable to those of the “3rd kind”, but not the point here). While the dose varies greatly, and for many even high-dose THC can feel relaxing, the best advice is still “start low and go slow”. The mildly distracted, slightly spaced-out, laid-back attitude that can ease the mental chatter and unwind tight muscles helps us get out of our own way when it comes to connecting with a lover. Shut down the To-Do list, calm achy muscles and clear the mental cache so you can truly be present in the moment, paying attention to your nervous system and attuning to your partner’s.
CBD and THC for Love and Intimacy
Here are five ways to set the scene for love and intimacy this Valentine’s Day — or any day — with Upstate Elevator CBD and THC.
1. Swap Out The Glass of Wine For A Hemp-based Beverage
Try splitting a 10mg Yuzu Lemonade for a little dose of optimism and exploration. Or, craft a mocktail with our Strawberry Tangerine CBG+CBD Seltzer for a calming experience without the THC.
10mg THC Yuzu Lemonade Spritz
$49.99
Refocus and find balance in any setting with our adaptogen-rich Yuzu Lemonade THC Spritz. We combined 10mg of our craft THC with leveling Magnesium, GABA and L-Theanine for a calming pro-social refresher. At just 20 calories per can, the bright,… read more
CBG+CBD Wild Strawberry Tangerine Seltzer
$24.99
Our CBG+CBD Seltzer is infused with flavors of exotic wild strawberry and zesty tangerine for a crisp and refreshing flavor. Our CBD seltzers are THC free†, sugar free, sweetener free, zero calorie, and each can is packed with six million… read more
2. Indulge Your Sweet Tooth and Unwind with THC Gummies
Pop one or two wedges of Strawberry Lemonade gummies for an afternoon delight, or the Blackberry Indica gummies for a relaxing evening in.
Uplift THC Strawberry Lemonade Gummies
$19.99
Tap into summer any time of year with Upstate’s Strawberry Lemonade gummy pucks. Each puck is bursting with 10mg of clean, hemp-derived THC paired with 5mg each of mood-boosting CBG and energizing THCV. And each one of those pucks breaks… read more
Calm THC Blackberry Gummy, 10mg
$19.99
Soothe your inner foraging black bear with our Upstate Elevator Blackberry indica gummy pucks. Each one starts with 10mg of clean-crafted, hemp-derived THC, then we load it up with natural, plant-sourced indica terpenes for the deeply sedative body buzz you… read more
3. Elevate Your Night with CBD Tinctures
Try placing several drops of one of our CBD tinctures under your lover’s tongue or mix into your favorite warm beverage.
Day & Night Bundle
$85.48
$94.98
Support a sense of calm and focus* and step easily into your daytime or nighttime routine with our Day & Night CBD tincture bundle. Try Upstate Elevator’s carefully crafted Balanced Relief CBD+CBG Hemp Extract with your breakfast, and enjoy the relaxing… read more
Daily Relief THC Free Hemp Extract
$39.99
Bring simple, steady balance to your routine with Daily Relief THC Free† Hemp Extract. This is our only tincture made with pure, certified organic CBD isolate rather than full-spectrum hemp, blended in USDA organic MCT oil for a clean, neutral… read more
4. Let the Night Unfold with Full Spectrum CBD Capsules
Pop one of our Full Spectrum CBD Capsules after a romantic dinner available in 30mg, 75mg, and 100mg doses.
Daily Relief Capsule, Hemp Extract, 30mg
$44.99
These Daily Relief Capsules are your simple, consistent way to support everyday balance. We cold-extract full-spectrum hemp, blend it with USDA certified organic coconut oil, and encapsulate it in a vegetarian gelcap. Potent, precise, and pure, these whole-plant capsules encourage… read more
Maximum Comfort Capsule, 100mg
$99.99
Maximum Comfort Capsule delivers our most comprehensive hemp profile in a simple daily gelcap. We combine CBDA with our classic cold-extracted, fully activated CBD oil in a measured 1:2 ratio, pairing the acidic and decarboxylated forms of the cannabinoid for… read more
5. Make Massage the Main Event with CBD Muscle Cream
Our Soothing CBD Muscle Cream is perfect for shoulder rubs. The powerful botanical + CBD ingredients have a soothing natural scent to help you restore and recover.
1500mg Soothing CBD Muscle Cream (2oz)
$29.99
Upstate’s Soothing CBD Muscle Cream is formulated with our own full spectrum CBD plus relaxing and revitalizing eucalyptus, peppermint, clove and lavender. Powerful botanical ingredients, including moisturizing aloe leaf, coconut oil and avocado oil, help to nourish and revitalize skin… read more
Don’t let everyday worries take a toll on your body’s greatest means of pleasure – use our fine, high-quality CBD oil products for CBD intimacy. Relax, recharge, and enhance romance with CBD and sex.
