Hyperventilation during an orgasm or intense sexual activity can reduce the amount of oxygen flowing to the brain, which may cause a person to faint. People who feel anxious about sex may also hyperventilate during an orgasm or shortly afterward. Once a person's breathing returns to normal, the risk of fainting passes.
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Hyperventilation during an orgasm or intense sexual activity can reduce the amount of oxygen flowing to the brain, which may cause a person to faint. People who feel anxious about sex may also hyperventilate during an orgasm or shortly afterward. Once a person's breathing returns to normal, the risk of fainting passes.