What Does Arthritis Mean for Your Sex Life?

We suggest the most appropriate sex positions for people with physical disability, arthritis, back pain and similar problems.

Men who feel pain in the back and hips

Back pain is very common. Damage to the lumbar vertebrae, pressure on the nerves and a number of other problems make normal life of many men very difficult. The reasons are too much body weight, sitting in the wrong position, hard physical labor, incorrect posture and so on. A lot of men suffering from this predicament have to discover whole new areas of their lives, among them sexuality. They have to slow down their movements and they are unable to have sexual intercourse in certain positions, which can have a profound effect on their self-confidence. They may no longer feel capable of satisfying a woman. Does arthritis have to ruin your sexual life? No. This is a time to rediscover all the lost aspects of sexuality, closeness, tenderness and an opportunity to devote each other enough attention. Maybe you will not be able to have sex in every possible position, but you have to understand that sexual intercourse is not just exercise.

What kind of sexual positions does arthritis require? All the positions where the man does not use his arms or shoulders, and consequently his back, are suitable. A position full of tenderness and intimacy is the side-by-side position where partners face each other. The legs on the top are intertwined and they both participate in movements. The position is difficult to achieve, but it offers a lot of pleasure. Both bodies are intertwined, which stimulates the woman’s clitoris. If the man has severe pain in his back, the woman has to mount him and make sure she carries as much weight as possible. As the partner cannot move, the woman stretches one leg or both and presses the top part of her body against the partner. This position is similar to the above, the side-by-side position, and equally intense despite the limited movements.

Women who have problems with hips and leg joints

What does arthritis mean for women? The side-by-side position is a very comfortable position which is often used by pregnant women as well. This time the partner comes up from behind; the position is fairly intense and stimulates the front side of the vaginal wall where the female G-spot is located. The man can easily stimulate the clitoris or fondle her breasts. If the woman has difficulties in spreading her legs, a suitable position is where the woman lies on her back and the man penetrates her vagina from the top, while he carries all the weight on his arms and legs and tries to put as little weight as possible on her body. This is an ideal position for achieving the vaginal and clitoral orgasms at the same time.

Women with severely damaged leg joints and hips can have sexual intercourse in a very comfortable position where the woman lies on her back and places her legs around the man’s hips, while the man lies at a right angle to the woman’s position. This is an easy way to penetrate the vagina of the woman and she can truly enjoy without any pressure on her body.

Does arthritis prevent you from trying anything less passive? If you want more action, a standing position is the only recommended one, and the woman must have quite high and firm support, such as a wardrobe, a high table or similar. The man comes up from behind and thrusts so as to move her as little as possible. He can hug her tightly to increase the pressure. If the woman does not have any shoulder pain, you can also try the “doggy style” position.

Alternatives

Unfortunately, there are no miraculous solutions if your body fails. The best one is oral sex and a vibrator. Even if people are older, they should not feel ashamed to enter a shop selling erotic toys and buy a suitable vibrating toy. Pleasure in your sex life is an important part of your life, so you should use all the alternative options available. Vibrators, although used for stimulation of the clitoris, are a perfect toy when sexual intercourse is no longer possible. Remember to use a lubricant and you will definitely experience pleasure.