Press Coverage
Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome Press
Press Coverage on Postorgasmic-Illness-Syndrome (POIS)
Collection of international media reports, articles, and interviews on postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS), including patient stories and medical perspectives.
POIS Articles Collection
“Semen allergy is real — and often misdiagnosed. Here are the troubling signs”, New York Post, June 26, 2025
Report on semen allergy (SPH), including symptoms, misdiagnosis, and immunological mechanisms, with reference to postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS) as a related condition with overlapping symptoms.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/health/semen-allergy-is-real-and-often-misdiagnosed-beware-these-signs
“Rare post-orgasm illness causes days-long flu-like symptoms, but research into its cause remains limited”, www.psypost.org, Jun 20, 2025
Report on postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS), outlining common symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, and muscle weakness following ejaculation. The article summarizes recent research on possible causes, including immune, neurological, and hormonal factors—and emphasizes the lack of established diagnostic criteria and effective treatments.
POIS case report: symptom relief with omalizumab
Case report of a 22-year-old man with postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS), experiencing severe flu-like and cognitive symptoms after ejaculation. The article reports significant symptom improvement with omalizumab, suggesting possible immune system involvement.
“O-MG Man, 22, lives with miserable orgasm allergy that triggers muscle pain, brain fog and watery eyes every time he has sex”, The Sun, Feb 6, 2025
“Man, 22, Allergic to His Own Orgasms — and Symptoms Can Last for Days”, People.com, Feb 5, 2025
“Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth”, www.news-medical.net, Mar 17, 2024
Review of postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS), outlining typical symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and current research. The article discusses multiple proposed mechanisms, including immune, neurological, and hormonal factors, and reviews experimental treatment approaches in the absence of established guidelines.
“This Bizarre Post-Orgasm Illness Is Baffling Scientists”, www.iflscience.com, Nov 27, 2017
Overview of postorgasmic-illness-syndrome (POIS), a rare condition causing debilitating physical and cognitive symptoms after ejaculation. The article summarizes current research, discusses possible causes such as immune or neurochemical mechanisms, and emphasizes the limited evidence base and lack of effective treatments.
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