Why does my boyfriend sneeze after he cums?

Experts believe that activating one part of the parasympathetic nervous system during orgasm may trigger a different branch of it, too, which causes sneezing. Labelled “post-orgasm illness syndrome”, this is a side-effect that can affect men after ejaculation.

Why do orgasms cause sneezing?

Bhutta’s paper doesn’t settle why some people sneeze when they think sexual thoughts or when they have an orgasm. But the researchers suggest that sexual thoughts or orgasm might trigger the body’s subconscious nervous system, which could lead to sneezing in some people.

Is a sneeze the closest thing to death?

Although many superstitions associate sneezing with danger or even death, sneezing is just a natural reflex, much like itching and tearing. Most of the rumors about sneezing are not true.

Is Achoo syndrome bad?

Photic sneezing in itself isn’t harmful to your health. It’s a known condition, yet there aren’t any medications or surgical procedures to stop the reflex. To avoid sneezing, some people shield their eyes before exposure to the sun and other bright lights by wearing sunglasses, scarves, or even a hat.

What is a sneeze sound?

Sneezes come with sound — “achoo” in English, “hatschi” in German, “hakshon” in Japanese; the list goes on. We English speakers think that the sneeze noises sounds like “achoo,” and, hence, “achoo” is the word we use to describe the sound of a sneeze. Except: That’s probably backward.

Can Achoo syndrome be cured?

There is no cure for ACHOO syndrome, but reducing your exposure to sudden changes in light intensity can help. In particular, doctors recommend wearing sunglasses or a hat to shield your eyes.

Is Achoo genetic?

Genetic counseling ACHOO syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner (1). As such, if one parent is affected, their child has a 50\% chance of inheriting the syndrome.

Do people actually say Achoo when they sneeze?

Sneezing feels—and is—so involuntary, yet apparently you do still have some control over what you say when you sneeze. “Achoo!” is particular to English speakers, the BBC’s Ouch blog reports, and deaf people just make the sounds associated with the movement of air a sneeze represents.

Is it possible to sneeze quietly?

Typically, the effects of a silent sneeze are minimal, but some people may experience injury. Instead of making the loud “ah-choo” noise of a sneeze, you decide to hold it in. But silent sneezing may not be the best thing to do.