# 18F - New sudden headache only during masturbation, started a few days ago

**URL:** <https://community.patient.info/t/18f-new-sudden-headache-only-during-masturbation-started-a-few-days-ago/948930>\
**Category:** Brain and nerves\
**Tags:** Headache\
**Created:** [12 June 2026 23:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/18f-new-sudden-headache-only-during-masturbation-started-a-few-days-ago/948930 "2026-06-12T23:27:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Aana\_4321](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a4c791/32.png) [@Aana\_4321](https://community.patient.info/u/Aana_4321)\
**Post date:** [12 June 2026 23:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/18f-new-sudden-headache-only-during-masturbation-started-a-few-days-ago/948930/1 "2026-06-12T23:27:41Z")

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Hi everyone,

I’m an 18-year-old female with PCOS and hypothyroidism.

A few days ago, I started getting a headache during masturbation. This has never happened to me before. The headache now occurs every time with a specific type of stimulation.

Details:

The pain is mostly in the top/front of my head.

It comes on very quickly, reaching peak intensity in about 10 seconds.

It starts before orgasm, not after.

The pain is moderate but strong enough that I immediately stop.

After I stop, the headache gradually fades away, but I can sometimes feel lingering throbbing afterward.

I do not have weakness, numbness, vision changes, trouble speaking, fainting, or vomiting.

I do not notice a racing heart, chest pain, or dizziness during these episodes.

One thing I’ve noticed is that this does not happen when I use my fingers. It seems to happen only when I use a strong jet of water directed at my clitoris. Because that method causes much faster and more intense arousal, I’m wondering if that could be related.

Relevant medical history:

PCOS

Hypothyroidism

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**Author:** ![Daffodil1968](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Daffodil1968](https://community.patient.info/u/Daffodil1968)\
**Post date:** [17 June 2026 15:12 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/18f-new-sudden-headache-only-during-masturbation-started-a-few-days-ago/948930/2 "2026-06-17T15:12:29Z")

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Hi, have you seen this article on the Patient website which may well cover what you are experiencing. It is a more general article but talks about headaches before (and after) an orgasm [https://patient.info/doctor/neurology/primary-sexual-headache](https://patient.info/doctor/neurology/primary-sexual-headache). Hope this helps you.