Knee Replacements and Sex
Question from the Message Board: Which positions are best during sexual intercourse so i dont strain my new knee implant?
Now let's look at the question of sexual positions after knee surgery. While there are a number of decent booklets out there with terribly non-erotic cartoons of patients in various "safe" positions, the definitive work on the subject has not been done. If anyone knows the adult film star Jenna Jamison have her call me and maybe we can put something together, like a DVD or Web Stream. All in the name of science, of course.
Here is what I can recommend from the experience of my patients who actually broached the topic with me.
In the realm of conventional positions, BEFORE having sex, give serious thoughts as to the types of positions and the speed of transition between these positions. Actually practice these alone (you do not have to bring yourself flowers prior this this).
It will be tough to do a figure skating triple lutz in bed with your partner if you haven't practiced it. I really am serious. Get into bed and without your partner there see the limitations of body positions before there is some pain during the actual sex.
In knee replacements, you will get into trouble if your knee is suddenly forced to bend or your partner (or partners- I make no assumptions here) sit directly on an extended knee - OUCH).
If there are specific positions you need explanations maybe I will include it in the DVD/Web Stream (note that this went from an idea to actual pre-production status in a few sentences).
Dr. K.
Related Topics: The Golden Age of Sex, When to Opt For Minimally Invasive Surgery
Technorati Tags: kneereplacement, surgicalrecovery
Now let's look at the question of sexual positions after knee surgery. While there are a number of decent booklets out there with terribly non-erotic cartoons of patients in various "safe" positions, the definitive work on the subject has not been done. If anyone knows the adult film star Jenna Jamison have her call me and maybe we can put something together, like a DVD or Web Stream. All in the name of science, of course.
Here is what I can recommend from the experience of my patients who actually broached the topic with me.
In the realm of conventional positions, BEFORE having sex, give serious thoughts as to the types of positions and the speed of transition between these positions. Actually practice these alone (you do not have to bring yourself flowers prior this this).
It will be tough to do a figure skating triple lutz in bed with your partner if you haven't practiced it. I really am serious. Get into bed and without your partner there see the limitations of body positions before there is some pain during the actual sex.
In knee replacements, you will get into trouble if your knee is suddenly forced to bend or your partner (or partners- I make no assumptions here) sit directly on an extended knee - OUCH).
If there are specific positions you need explanations maybe I will include it in the DVD/Web Stream (note that this went from an idea to actual pre-production status in a few sentences).
Dr. K.
Related Topics: The Golden Age of Sex, When to Opt For Minimally Invasive Surgery
Technorati Tags: kneereplacement, surgicalrecovery
9 Comments:
Jenna Jamison only performs with her husband, or with women.
Well,I might know someone that wants to be a star!
I have to make this short as I just had foot surgery a week ago and my toes still turn black if I sit up too long. Anyway, this is a real problem. My husband and I have been dealing with this for several years now since I have had nine or 10 surgeries since 2000. I have a great deal of arthritis all over my body, and have Fibromyalgia. He also has a bad back but works hard since I'm on disability. We've both just kind of given up on sex but both rekindled our interest in it lately despite the pain or inspite of it, whatever. So, the main thing for us is communication. He says he's scared he's going to hurt me and I tell him of course he's going to, there is just no way around it but we just have to get around it and experiment and learn how to make it hurt less. So, it's not that I need to know positions, thanks anyway, Doc, I think experimenting can be fun. But, communication is also very necessary at all times. But the book or whatever sounds interesting and I don't even know who Jenna Jamison is!! Tells ya I get out alot!
hi DR.K i woulld like to see those positions if you dont mind i am still looking for that position and thanks for taking notice in my question
For "mommie"....Following my husband's knee replacement we found that the only comfortable position was with me lying on my side and him lying behind me....on the sides oposite his knee replacement. This also worked after my fall on the ice and after another fall breaking my tailbone. It is the primary position these days/nights due to much arthritis in my 64 y/o body.
Jenna Jamison is one woman that enjoys sex and is open about it that is refreshing. I am a male fixing to be 62 and enjoy sex as much as I did years ago just not as often. For us men it is just a little harder to get going if our partner does not show excitement toward sex and the fun of it. Sex should be fun and pleasure which takes work from both partners. Yes body aches do effect us and both have to work to stay fit. Must be harder for women and they must get to a point that they don't care as much for sex maybe due to arthritis or what ever if anyone figures it out let me know.
Enjoying sex, I feel that no matter what the age or the condition of your body from years of bad choices, accidents or illness, we all want to be loved and valued. I never had a desire to show my enjoyment on screen or have an audience, but agree with the other person about communication being very important as well as touching. All of the good loving starts way before you get into bed. The thoughtful things you do for each other before you get into bed starts the mood towards what will bring you both pleasure when you get to that point in your day. Even the experimenting on what works best can also be used as a time to touch one another and making the time more fun along with finding out what will in the end be the less painful way to make love. Obediah
most of you people are lucky. i am 62 with about 15 operations due to arthritis. wanting sex is not my problem i think about it all the time and want it a lot but my husband is an alcoholic and he doesn't have the desire anymore.
Both myself and my husband have had bilateral knee replacements. He is currently recovering from his surgery. It is very difficult to get on your knees and finding positions is the challenge. Communicating is fine but your do need some direction. I've only read one comment with a solution. If there are any other solutions out there..Please comment!
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