coital headache


coital headache

a form of benign exertional headache occurring during sexual activity. Synonym(s): benign coital cephalalgia

co·i·tal head·ache

(kō'i-tăl hed'āk) A form of benign exertional headache occurring during sexual activity.
Synonym(s): benign coital cephalalgia.

coital headache

A headache that begins suddenly during coitus or immediately after orgasm. These are uncommon, occur more frequently in men than in women, and may last for minutes or hours. See also: headache