Sex After Heart Attack

Suffered a heart attack does not mean that you are not able to have sex again. Moreover, sexual activity has many facets, including the procreation, recreation, relationships, and even religion. Only, for people with heart disease, there are "signs" that need to be aware that sexual activity can avoid heart problems.

According to experts from the Mayo Clinic, the pressure on the heart during sexual intercourse may be regarded almost as fast walking or climbing stairs. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure will increase. Therefore, sexual activity should be done like activity of others, namely with caution, but not accompanied by fear.

chill out
To minimize stress on the heart, sexual activity should be conducted in an atmosphere that was used to experienced with a partner. Thus, you will feel more relaxed. If you feel a certain position is more stressful than others, look the other way more relaxed.

communication
Talk with your partner, both before and after sexual activity, so that both parties feel comfortable. By dividing a sense of worry and anxiety, you'll feel lighter if the lines of communication wide open. Normal course if your needs change for a while. You may experience a desire to increase or decrease in sexual activity.

Stay alert
If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heart rhythm during sexual activity, stop immediately. Men should avoid the use of sildenafil (Viagra), drugs taken to overcome sexual dysfunction, unless your doctor has approved its use.