Heart Failure and Your Sex Life: How to Stay Safe and Confident in the Bedroom!

Since heart failure can make you short of breath, it’s natural to wonder if it’s safe to have sex. Fortunately, doctors confirm that many people with heart failure can have satisfying sex lives if they know what to do. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your confidence and heart health in the bedroom. How to Have Sex Safely The key to having sex safely is making things easier on your heart. It’s best to wait to have sex until you’re well-rested, stress-free, and at least an hour after having a big meal. If you’ve been drinking, you shouldn’t have sex at all. When having sex, stick to rooms that are at a comfortable temperature as being too hot or cold can strain your heart.  Instead of strenuous positions, stick to the ones where you’re the one on the bottom or both of you are on your side. It can also help if you prolong foreplay or use assistive toys that will add to the experience but won’t be as hard on your heart. If you use a pacemaker, you should check to ensure that sex toys won’t interfere with its function. Your doctor can provide some guidance or...