A new guide draws on best practice from orthopaedic experts to help patients have sex responsibly after surgery
Practice Plus Group, known for its expertise in hip and knee operations, has just dropped a saucy new guide for the best post-surgery sex positions. This steamy release follows a study by the hospital group revealing that one in 10 Brits are keen to maintain an active sex life into their 60s and beyond.
The group reports being bombarded with questions from patients about when they can get frisky again, prompting them to whip up this handy guide to keep things safe and risk-free.
Available for download, the guide is full of advice from orthopaedic experts, complete with illustrative snaps to give patients the confidence to jump back into bed after surgery.
Tailored for those who’ve just had hip or knee replacements, the guide showcases eight ‘lower impact’ and ‘joint-friendly’ positions to ensure no bedroom blunders occur.
Catherine Farr, honcho at the group’s Shepton Mallet hospital, shared that ‘when can I have sex again?’ is one of the top queries they get.
“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.”
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Specialists at the hospital chain, which caters to both NHS and private patients through their Wellsoon service, say it’s essential to protect the new joint during the initial weeks and months post-op and patients should only resume sexual activity post-surgery after getting the ‘all-clear’ from the hospital.
The guide outlines suitable positions for those who have undergone hip surgery, as well as those that are not recommended and those appropriate following knee surgery.
For instance, ‘spooning’ face to face is acceptable after either hip or knee surgery, but traditional positions like missionary are only suitable 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 accessible positions involves being seated, with lovers encouraged to use pillows for support and to prevent partners from exerting too much bodyweight on a new hip.
Catherine 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.”
