Sexxxxxxx???

So i looked into it. The only positions i can do due to my knee and back problems are the ones that you shouldnt do because can cause dislocation. My life doesnt this surgery make things fun 😂 xx

🤔🤔🤔. What a dilemma! 😜 Right now, for me, that's the last thing on my mind!! After looking like a troll and not being able to shower, only those darn "sponge baths " , I doubt I'm attractive enough!! 😆😆. That's ok! First things first, heal, get out of this wheelchair & walker, and walk!! Hope you find the answers you need & ease your mind. 🤗 LD

I was wounder about sex, I am 6 weeks post op. The hospital never gave me a booklet or nothing, so I don't know any the postion I can or can't do?

Hope your well!

I've got to say that sexy I am not! At 13 weeks post op and 62 years young I've not even gone there yet! 

Like all hippies I've a ravishingly good looking scar, sleeping is still a nightmare and I too am terrified of the dreaded dislocation to try anything 'new'.

Having said that, I fell down a flight of concrete stairs today, twisted my ankle and have a lovely cut - but NO dislocation! 

Give it time and don't rush, gently does it xxx

This is the advice I got from Great Western Hospital in Swindon.

"Sexual intercourse maybe resumed 6-8 weeks after the operation. A side to side position with operated leg uppermost and supported by a pillow or your partner's thigh is usually comfortable. Please ensure your operate leg does not cross the midline. Men may find it more comfortable with their partners astride them. After 3-4 months, intercourse with the man into may be resumed, but women should avoid twisting their legs out too far."

My husband and I have not waited the 6 weeks! The supported thigh theory seems to work ok though I am I am taking it gingerly to say the least- but it works! I am 64 next week and my husband is 67 this weekend.  (Good lord how can someone like me married to someone that old?) Anyway pensionistas we are!

Interesting article in the Guardian today suggesting that  having sex  for men  over 50 or so  was a more likely to induce cardiac difficulties!! No problems of that nature for women though!

I am nearly 6 weeks post op. I am walking without sticks and on a lot of days I seem to be doing about 100000 steps without any trouble.  We have had a very hectic few days this last week - very sociable - too much wine- and I am definitely feeling tired as a result. So a couple of restful days coming up.  I am looking forward to being able to drive again- hopefully this weekend. 

I wish there was standardised advice though. All the stuff you read online and elsewhere about what can and cannot do is conflicted and confusing  and irritating!

Best wishes.

Marion 

here's a guide of possible positions from someone - I forget who now ....

It all depends on if it's the man or woman who has had the new hip.

so on this chart, ladies must avoid the pictures with a red cross next to the 'female' (circle and cross) symbol, men avoid the red cross next to the 'male' (circle and arrow) symbol, 

We had fun experimenting with positions, quite a chuckle in fact.  Make it fun, and just abandon anything that is uncomfortable.

Best wishes

Graham - 🚀💃

I am four weeks post op and have been wondering the same thing.  My poor boyfriend has been very patient, but I'm anxious to resume normal activity.   Meet with the surgeon tomorrow and I will ask him about it.   The Q and A page they gave me says 4 to six weeks so I'm hopeful.