Daily Doses: The Fever

There is nothing more taboo to vulcans than discussing Pon Farr, the blood fever. Pon Farr describes a state of intense sexual tension and unbridled lust. Its a condition where a logical mind is consumed by passion, and becomes savage. Pon Farr only occurs every 7 years for vulcans. When it does happen, they must take a mate immediately, within a few days, or die from the fever. It can be a very painful death if they are not relieved from it. Humans can also contract a sexual fever, although the results aren't as drastic. The concepts of Pon Farr were based on real human conditions. This fever is a state of heightened ecstasy. The blood in the body becomes warm and starts to circulate rapidly. The heart beats faster. Pupils tend to dilate. Breathing becomes heavier. The sense of touch is magnified at least 3x the normal sense. The mind becomes uninhibited. Thoughts move rapidly and can cloud the mind. This fever is usually caused by constant arousal, but not always sexual. The difference between this fever and Pon Farr is that it does not require the person to relieve themselves sexually. It can easily be ended through sleep.