Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again (Image: Getty Images)
A new guide has been unveiled, detailing the safest sex positions for people recovering post-surgery. It follows research that revealed one in ten Britons anticipates maintaining an active sex life into their 60s and beyond.
Practice Plus Group, experts in hip and knee surgery, shared that patients commonly ask, “When can I have sex again?” As such, the group has developed a guide to ensure patients can have sex in the safest way.
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incorporates advice from orthopaedic specialists and includes illustrative examples, empowering patients to resume their sexual activities with confidence.
Designed specifically for those who have undergone hip or knee replacements, the guide presents eight ‘lower impact’ and ‘joint-friendly’ positions to prevent any bedroom accidents.
Catherine Farr, director at the group’s Shepton Mallet hospital, acknowledged the frequency of the ‘when can I have sex again?’ question among patients.
“Of course we’re very happy to answer anything,” she remarked, “but we felt there were likely many other people who are too embarrassed to ask about sex, and that an easy-to-follow guide would really help everyone in this situation.”
Professionals at the hospital network, which serves both NHS and private patients through their Wellsoon private option, stress the importance of minimising joint risk during the initial weeks and months post-surgery.
They also emphasised the importance of resuming sexual activity post-surgery only after receiving the ‘all-clear’ from their hospital.
The guide outlines positions that are appropriate for those who have undergone hip surgery, as well as those that are not suitable and those that are acceptable following knee surgery.
For instance, ‘spooning’ face to face is deemed acceptable after either hip or knee surgery, while traditional positions like missionary are only recommended for those who have had hip surgery, and only if they’re on the bottom rather than on top.
According to the guide, one of the most feasible positions involves being seated, with lovers advised to utilise pillows for support and to prevent partners from exerting too much bodyweight on a new hip.
Catherine further stated: “The reason it’s so important we reduce waiting lists for joint replacements – which have been particularly badly affected by long waits – is so that people can get back to leading fulfilling lives free of pain.”
“And they can get back to the activities they love; be that walking, playing with grandchildren, playing golf and yes, having sex.”