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Sex after hip replacement...

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Lilylou1
Lilylou1

Hello

A little embarrassed to be asking, I have done some research but figure if I really want to know then this is probably the best place to ask with regards to sexual positions that are ok and safe without risking a new joint....

I have read that there are some positions especially for women that are more of a no no is that just being over cautious...?

Also eeeekkkk I am going to ask this here because quite frankly i have no idea where else to ask without feeling mortified but is anal sex also safe after a hip replacement.....there whew said it!  Any information will be appreciated.  Thanks xxx

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Lilylou1

    Posted

    I covered this in my website, there was a study done to see which positions were less strain on the hips for both men and women with hip replacements ... you need the 'Long Term Recovery' page.

    The address is in my personal info here ...

       https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

    and at the bottom of the moderator's "useful resources" page at

       https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

    No embarrassment needed, we all like to do a little jiggle from time to time.

    Best wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃 🤸    ¯\_(?)_/¯

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Infection should be no problem - as long as the wound has healed up.

      The big watchword is caution. No swinging from chandeliers, just make sure your partner knows to stop if you say "STOP", then re-adjust yourselves.and have another go.

    • Lilylou1
      Lilylou1 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      A little jiggle, I love it haha......I will look at that information later on today thanks so much, and very much appreciated!  x
    • Lilylou1
      Lilylou1 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I was thinking of infection with regards to eeeekkk dare I say it anal sex and wondering if that was a no no after a joint replacement.............but yes a watchword is a very good and wise idea.......what a disappointment re no swinging from the chandeliers I'm in my 40s so......thanks for info x

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK Lilylou1

      Posted

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      Just goes to show, there's nothing you cannot ask here and you know you will get good sensible replies.

      Anal's not 'our thing', but there really should be no more risks of infection after THR than before as long as the wound is sealed under a waterproof dressing or healed over properly as it should be once the dressing is off.     Closed wound = OK.

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