Study: Young Adults Say Marijuana Enhances Pleasure, Connection and Confidence During Sex

OG article by Anthony Martinelli

January 9, 2026

Young adults report marijuana enhances sexual experiences. A Journal of Sex Research study interviewed Quebec participants aged 18-24, finding it boosts pleasure, sensation, intimacy, and confidence while reducing anxiety and self-consciousness. Gender influences motivations: women often cite relaxation and body image relief; men focus on performance; trans participants note dysphoria easing. Experiences range from intentional enhancement to contextual overlap. The study urges viewing cannabis-sex links as potential well-being spaces, challenging risk-only narratives.