What's a CBD Suppository, Anyway?
If you’ve been perusing the Upstate Mary collection of CBD lubricants, you probably noticed our Hunter Intimacy Melts with CBD. They’re a little bit different from the typical CBD sex oil. Rather than a bottle with a pump, Hunter is a melt, or a suppository that is inserted before sexual play. So, why a suppository? And how does it work, exactly? Let us break it down for you.
What’s a suppository?
A Hunter suppository is a little melt made of fair-trade and certified-organic cocoa butter and full spectrum CBD. About five to 10 minutes before sex, the melt is inserted into the vagina or rectum, increasing lubrication and releasing CBD. It’s a discreet way to amp up your most intimate moments.
Beyond intimacy, suppositories are bringing relief to women on their periods suffering from cramping. In a recent study, CBD vaginal suppositories were shown to improve menstrual pain, leading to a lower use of pain killing drugs.
What are the benefits of a suppository?
Direct Absorption
When inserted into the vagina or rectum, CBD suppositories bypass the digestive system and liver metabolism, allowing for rapid absorption of CBD into the bloodstream. This direct delivery method ensures maximum bioavailability, meaning that more of the CBD reaches its target receptors in the body.
Major Relaxation
CBD has been shown to help promote relaxation and reduce stress. By interacting with receptors in the endocannabinoid system, CBD helps regulate the body's stress response, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing performance anxiety or stress-related intimacy issues.
Increased Blood Flow
CBD can help widen blood vessels and improve blood flow to the genital area. This enhanced circulation can increase sensitivity and arousal, leading to a more pleasurable sexual experience.
Pain Relief
CBD is well-known for its pain-relieving properties. For individuals experiencing discomfort or pain during sex, whether due to conditions like endometriosis or vaginismus, CBD suppositories can help alleviate discomfort and make intimacy more enjoyable.
Enhanced Sensation
This one might be our favorite. CBD can heighten tactile sensations and increase arousal. This can lead to more intense orgasms and overall greater satisfaction during sexual activity.
Lots of Lubrication
CBD suppositories are often formulated with moisturizing and lubricating ingredients, such as coconut oil or cocoa butter. This can help combat vaginal dryness, providing natural lubrication and reducing friction during intercourse.
How else can I use a CBD suppository?
Aside from a pre-sex lube up, a CBD suppository can be used for other benefits. First, after sex. You can insert after your sex session to ease muscle fatigue or tenderness in your most intimate areas. Another important one: Menopause! Use Hunter regularly to enhance tissue oxygenation and soothe discomfort. It’s an amazing daily moisturizer to help ease tension and improve elasticity. This makes sense, considering the benefits CBD suppositories have had for women on their periods.
Ready to give Hunter Intimacy Melts a try? Learn more and shop it here.
ABOUT UPSTATE MARY
At Upstate Mary, we're all about the power of plants. Formulated with full-spectrum CBD + MCT coconut oil and a blend of organic botanicals, our products offer soothing and stimulating effects. Like your gut, your vagina has its own microbiome and it can be very sensitive. We use organic botanical ingredients, so no disruptors here!
Our Farm to Bedroom™ collection isn’t just for special occasions, one-night stands or mind-blowing orgasms; although we’re here for all of that! We're committed to being the new go-to for our perimenopausal and postmenopausal friends too. Our collection of CBD lubes and suppositories can help address a range of needs, from relieving pelvic floor pain to enhancing blood flow + daily lubrication to offering postpartum care. We're here to support every body.