Studies have suggested that around 37% of adults with low back pain have difficulty during sex.
Up to 7% of those adults said that low back pain has significantly limited their sex lives.
Sex positions that have either less flexion or more extension can help with pain during sex.
If you have back pain, finding a comfortable sex position might actually prove to be a pain reliever.
This cushion helps keep a slight arch in your back.
Maintaining a little arch is generally better than keeping your back flat.
When your back is flat, it forces your pelvis slightly forward, causing more flexion in your spine.
However, be careful that your partner does not bounce too much.
The jostling can force your pelvis into the mattress, which will cause spinal flexion.
If youre the receiving partner, doggy style can give you more control over movement.
In this position, its easier for you to support yourself with your hands, knees, and arms.
This position gives you a little more control over your back’s position.
you could also try kneeling as you support your weight on your elbows.
Your back is stable when you’re seated, so theres not much spinal flexion.
Kneeling can be more problematic for the top partner, especially if the mattress is soft.
To add more arch, place a pillow under your chest.
If that does not provide enough spinal extension, prop yourself up on your elbows.
To decrease the amount of arch in your back, place a pillow under your stomach.
For this position, you lay on your side with your arms in whatever arrangement is most comfortable.
If your partners lower back is tender, be mindful of this when youre behind them.
Talking through the change can make it easier to put into practice and help you avoid injury.
2022;17(10):e0274331.
Published 2022 Oct 5. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0274331
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