Sexuality among adults in a caring relationship is part of a healthy lifestyle. However, maintaining a sexually active lifestyle while dealing with chronic back pain can be difficult. Here’s some helpful information.
- Be open with your partner about your difficulties. A frank discussion will go a long way towards fostering mutual understanding.
- If sex brings pain, consider taking a pain reliever beforehand. Motrin or Tylenol takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to be effective after ingestion, so planning ahead can blunt sex related pain.
- Beware of narcotics, as they can result in erectile dysfunction in men if taken regularly.
- If you have a lot of spasm, try taking a hot shower before sexual activity. Stretching after a hot shower is even better.
- If arching your back hurts, being on your back with a pillow under your knees will help. The female can use this as the missionary position. The male can use this position with the woman on top.
- If bending your back hurts, try a neutral position. This can be achieved by lying on your side with knees bent.
- Use your hips and knees to control motion, not your low back.
