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"Coital headaches" (not the "Not tonight, honey" variety) can occur during foreplay or right before orgasm. Marked by a general head pain, these headaches typically last from a few minutes to an hour.
Why it hurts: It's probably a type of "exertion headache," Silberstein says. During arousal, the culprit is most likely pressure building up in the head and neck muscles. And orgasm sometimes requires a lot of "work." Running, coughing, sneezing, even straining during a bowel movement, can lead to similar pain.
What to do: Most exertion headaches can be pretreated with ibuprofen or naproxen, Martin says. But be careful: An orgasmic headache, if it's your first, may point to an underlying condition, such as an aneurysm, that merits a doctor's attention. If your headaches occur during G-rated workouts, an activity switch can help -- from aerobics, say, to biking. These headaches usually aren't a reason to quit having fun. "Just ease into it," Silberstein says
