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At the 2016 Oregon Hemp Convention we met with legendary activist and attorney, Don E. Wirtshafter. He came armed with photos from America’s first Cannabis Museum. His one-of-a-kind collection offers glimpses of the history of cannabis as a medicine and folk remedy. It was a staple in the toolkit of druggists and doctors the world over. It was simply a normal thing. As glass making moved from artisinal one a kind jars to machine made and disposable, the contents changed from being ingredients custom compounded by physicians, to far more profitable patented amd premade formulas. Such was the transition from apothecary to drug store. Don's research and outstanding collection of jars, many with testable remnains inside, give us an understanding of the applications and traditons of cannabis use from over 100 years ago. check out the online version of the Cannabis Museum, and look for it at events near you! SmuggleVision is sponsored by: Smuggle Portland Cannabis Lovers nationwide shop the best of Oregon: Love From Oregon

Grow Your Sexual IQ with Cannabis!

Marijuana has notoriously been linked to sex and promiscuity, but today I’d like to update your image of the modern day cannabis user and explain how this plant is now being used for personal growth and sexual connection.

Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bi, hetro or a solo lover…. It doesn’t matter! Here are 3 universal guidelines to grow your sexual health and happiness each time you spark up:

1. THERE IS NO NORM:  Whether pot makes you horny, tired, sexy, or paranoid, just realize… the effects of cannabis are highly personal. Don’t let anyone tell you there is a behavioral norm or a strain that will improve your sex life. Results vary and your experience can be different for countless reasons.
2. MAKE FUN THE GOAL:  Set aside the goal of having an orgasm and make FUN the priority. Laughter and play are often needed for women, especially, to relax into the experience. With fun as the marker of success, performance anxiety is also likely to diminish.
3. FIND A WAY TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL: Do you feel beautiful around your sexual partner? If you don’t, what positive changes can you make or insecurities can you heal? But beyond that, have you ever questioned your partner’s ability to meet your emotional needs. Are they even capable? If there’s one thing you can rely on cannabis for, it’s to find a deeper truth about yourself and others.

Here’s the bottom line… You don’t NEED marijuana to enjoy (your own) or another person’s body. What matters is that you stay keep committed to observing your sexuality. Let’s start to demonstrate how evolved lady cannabis really is and how SEXY she has become.

If you’re a usual smoker, then I’m sure you probably already know that Cannabis works by intention. You need to consciously decide what effect you want it to have before you smoke, otherwise your subconscious will choose for you. If you want to have it increase your appetite, that is what it will do. If you smoke a joint before a hike because you want to make the hike more enjoyable, that is what it will do. If you smoke it because you want to ease your pain, relax and/or de-stress yourself, it will help you do that aswell. Obviously other factors come into play like quality of the bud, how much you ingest, the type of strain you’re ingesting, how you’re ingesting it, etc. But, for the most part, Cannabis strains tend to work the same way when it comes to meditation. As with many things in life, it’s all about the intention you put behind it. Another wonder of Cannabis is that it can improve the “energy body”, not just the physical one. It expands your Consciousness! This is why it has always been considered a ‘sacred herb’. It was also mentioned in Vedic Literature dating back as far a 7000 years, the chakras are simply the energy portals of the physical and energetic bodies. Technically, the term “chakra” means “wheel”, a term meant to denote the spinning, circular aspects of these energy portals. Chakras are typically described as being 7 in number running along the line of the backbone, from the top of the head to the base of the spine. You can readily feel the reality of these by noticing those areas of concentrated feeling in the body, such as the area of the throat, heart and stomach. Notice also how these can tighten up or at least change in feeling when another person walks in the same room. This fact is not merely psychological, it is the actual psychic effect of one person to another, as facilitated by chakra to chakra subatomic energy streams. How we feel at any moment effects those around us in intimate ways.When we smoke Cannabis, there is a strong tendency for the chakras to open wider. This happens in part because the high attracts a flow of incoming subatomic particles, (chi) into our systems. The chakras open to better accommodate this flow. They also open wider, (literally to a larger diameter, from the usual 4 or 5 inches across, to twice or more that amount) because of the high vibration of this herb. High vibrations, (feelings) make us feel looser and more amiable to others, whereas lower vibrations make us more withdrawn and suspicious of others. Smoking Cannabis literally improves the psychic connection from one person to the next, and this fact is what underlies the meaning of such terms as, “contact high”. Because of Cannabis’s tendency to both open chakras and raise the users’ vibration, it increases psychic power and connectivity as explained above. In so doing it helps to place us in better rapport with our own soul, with nature and that which is called “God” a.k.a. Universal Consciousness. What to do: Focus on the feelings in your heart after a puff. Notice in subtle detail how these are influenced by other people moment to moment in accord with their state of consciousness. Notice also how your own state of consciousness effects their mood and even thought patterns without ever having to say a word. While focusing on the heart, try INTENDING an expansion of those feelings by one inch in diameter, (as an example). Just imagine in terms of feeling what this would be like, and just “expand your feelings” there. Accomplishing this is effectively expanding a chakra at will, and that can of course be done with any of these energy portals. This exercise is known as “expansion”. Start by focusing on the top of the head, (seventh chakra) or the heart area, (forth chakra) and feel the high there after taking a puff. The high makes us literally more resonant with the natural vibrations of our own soul or seat of consciousness. Just observe what intuitive messages appear in the mind while so focused. INTEND a greater alignment of your mind with the consciousness of your soul. Do this by degrees if you like, just as with the other “What to do” focuses above. INTEND that this increased connection be made permanent. Doing this is implicitly a consciousness expanding meditation, and is known as “right alignment”. The high also puts us in better psychic rapport with nature and God. While smoking in natural setting, INTEND that your psychic alignment with the trees, animals and other plants be made stronger. When this is done with enough sensitivity, a definite and unmistakable alignment with a whole region of the Earth can occur. The smoker will feel an empathy toward all living things, and very often, strong “rushes” of high feeling originating from the natural area occur. This is an alignment with Earth consciousness, or what the WMS literature calls, “the Earth Mind”. Try intending that your high be transmitted to the surrounding area just as you would send love and affection to a friend. Intend that the surrounding area reciprocate back to you it’s best feelings. Work with that connection using various benevolent intentions and observe the amazing results. Find the orignal article here: The Mind Unleashed.org

A Few Suggestions & Tips to Begin this Journey

A substance that can relax muscles, ease anxiety and enhance your mood seems like the perfect aperitif for some fun time in the bedroom. Cannabis can increase your sensitivity to touch, get your nerves under control and create a feeling of euphoria that adds to the already-heightened experience of sex. And with the diversity of strains, you can customize your intimacy, depending on what you’re trying to achieve (besides the obvious). It’s important to note that your favorite edible or a heavy concentrate might not be the best bet for a sexual experience unless you are fully aware of how it will affect you. So instead of ill-advised experimentation, here are some basic tips before to help you undertsand how to incorporate cannabis into your sex life [Tweet This]:

• Don’t consume too much. Unsurprisingly, the more stoned you get, the less some are able to function. A study by the American Academy of Neurology explains as much, so go easy and practice moderation when using cannabis to enhance sex.
• Prepare (and protect) yourself. Any substance that can lower your inhibition can also lead to high-risk behavior. Protect yourself from STD’s by having protection readily available.
• Do a trial run. At least make sure you have an idea of how you’ll react when trying a new strain or delivery method, especially if you plan on using it with a new partner. Paranoia and dizziness are not ingredients for great sex.
• Dryness. Ladies: Marijuana can occasionally cause dryness in the mucous membranes, which includes your vagina. If you’ve tried a strain you like but have never used it during sex, you might want to have some lube close by. You, and your partner, will be thankful.

With these guidelines in mind and the knowledge that one strain of cannabis may affect every person differently, here are some of our favorite cannabis strains for sex:

For Wild Nights

Silver Haze: This fast-acting sativa will come on strong and stay that way. If you have plans to experiment in the bedroom, this might help you overcome your insecurities with its playful qualities that may give you the giggles. Trainwreck: As the name suggests, this is a sativa-dominant hybrid that packs a punch, and will bring with it inspiration and focus very quickly. It eventually tapers off into a soothing body high and euphoria that will keep you in the mood. XJ-13: If you’re looking for a sativa experience without overstimulation, XJ-13 will keep you energized and focused without the anxiousness that can sometimes accompany a strong sativa. It’s a good strain to try if you want to sample a sativa and also like a body-tingling high.

For Balanced Experiences

Chemdawg: This balanced hybrid can have strong, immediate effects, but you’ll come out of it with reduced anxiety and relaxation. If you’re nervous about your performance, this is a great strain to try. Blue Dream: While this strain can be considered sativa-dominant, users can experience both the clear-headed effects as well as a body high. If you like the cerebral effects of sativas and the body high of an indica, blue dream is a great way to experience both in one night. Bruce Banner: With both an uplifting mind experience and skin that is extra sensitive to touch, this hybrid comes on quickly with some serious stress relief. While it can produce a balanced experience, it’s a strong strain that may not be ideal for cannabis novices.

For Sweet, Sweet Love Making

G13: This indica strain was allegedly created in a government research facility trying to grow powerful strains of cannabis. Indeed, it produces significant body effects that are great for getting touchy-feely, but with clear-headed effects that will keep you in the present. Skywalker OG: Although this strain is a considered a hybrid, it has both the strong body effects and the mind-altering qualities of a classic indica. The effects are gradual and it may take a few minutes to experience them. If you’d like to get lost in the stars with your partner, this strain is for you. Grand Daddy Purple: This potent California indica produces a psychoactive high that’s common among West Coast indicas. Users can expect feelings of happiness and euphoria with a significant body buzz that heightens sense of touch. Consider this strain if you’re looking for a shared experience of intimacy with your partner that borders on psychedelic. Read the article on Whaxy. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @smuggleportland Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more excellent short videos SmuggleVision! Check out our Instagram feed too! And, yes, we do Pin!