HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Fast Heart Beat After Having Sex?

Hi last night when i was going to bed i had sex with my partner i heart was going very fast then it felt like it was beating out of rhythm then i started to sweat and feel terrible like i was going to have a heart attack i eventually settled myself down and its beating good again this morning is that a panic attack?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
This is due to autonomic hyperactivity during orgasm and its quite normal phenomenon. I think you need not worry for the time being. Panic attacks might without any stimulus even.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Anxiety


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Fast Heart Beat After Having Sex?

This is due to autonomic hyperactivity during orgasm and its quite normal phenomenon. I think you need not worry for the time being. Panic attacks might without any stimulus even.