Arthritis and sex/bdsm

[albear]

Thanks guys! I've been following the Arthritis Australia diet (boring, low in acids etc) and that has helped enormously. I've got the medication side of things covered (oh boy do I have it covered ) and I have been thinking about natural therapies, but until I know what kind of arthritis it is I'm not sure what I should be treating exactly.

Any ideas on comfortable positions for lovin'? I've tried flat on my back but it still hurts my hips!

[Nightstriker]

I can't really think of any positions, though I can say that to aleive the pressure on your hips you will probably need to be in a position where you are not rolling your hips, or spreading your legs far apart......Other than that good luck finding a position you are comfortable in.

[Chuckdom19]

Thanks guys! I've been following the Arthritis Australia diet (boring, low in acids etc) and that has helped enormously. I've got the medication side of things covered (oh boy do I have it covered ) and I have been thinking about natural therapies, but until I know what kind of arthritis it is I'm not sure what I should be treating exactly.

Any ideas on comfortable positions for lovin'? I've tried flat on my back but it still hurts my hips!

Dee & I both have the same concern; we have conquered it with endorphins. With plenty of foreplay (and, of course, Darvocet for her & Naprocin for me), it's usually not a serious concern.

Doggy style is frequently possible, with some pillows to bolster her hips and shoulders. Flat on her back while I pleasure her, and vice versa as well. She also states that sitting on top is easier on her back and hips. (Doesn't do my back much good though. But some things are worth putting up with.)

A gentle heat massage, after, seems to help, too.

chksng

[ProjectEuropa]

Thanks guys! I've been following the Arthritis Australia diet (boring, low in acids etc) and that has helped enormously.

Any ideas on comfortable positions for lovin'? I've tried flat on my back but it still hurts my hips!

I was going to suggest you look at your diet yesterday but diets can seem somewhat witch doctorish so I didn't post a reply. Over the years I've had quite a few different diets given me. The one I try to stick to is low red meat and dairy products (Aaargh! I just luuuuv French cheeses so I fail here) and eat plenty of fish. Oh and restrict my alcohol intake (hmm do the doctors want me to top myself?). I do find diet helps though (or maybe not, its difficult to say)

I picked up a hip injury while working in the coal mine, a knee injury playing soccer and got problems with my hands while sculpting stone. It was then that the doctor decided these weren't so much injuries as me being prone to arthritis. However over the years I've tried to be sensible with my diet and I seem to have coped pretty well. Either the diet is working or the doctor was being over cautious. I guess what I'm saying is that things don't necessarily get worse and worse. I'm still very conscious of my joints from time to time but they've only restricted my, how can I say, enjoyments from time to time.

However being the opposite gender to you I can't really advise you on comfortable positions for doing what we like doing most!

Jeez looking at this I'm a wreck! But I'm not and that is my point.

Good luck and stick with the awful diets.

[Nightstriker]

After some talking with some people here is what I have been able to come up with for the lovin' stuff.

Doggy style and put a comfy pillow under your belly.

[Barton]

Ibuprofen does work wonders. As does a rubdown with Aspercream and then a heating pad.
Doggie style is okay but if you were to lay at the edge of a bed it would support your hips and should help.

Good luck!!

[albear]

Hey, thanks everyone for the input, here and in PM. Should I let you know how doggy style goes, or would that be too much information?

[Barton]

Hey, thanks everyone for the input, here and in PM. Should I let you know how doggy style goes, or would that be too much information?

Do tell, do tell albear.

[Aeneas]

Strictly from an intellectual and clinical point of view, I join Barton in urging a full report!

P.P. I really do hope it help.

[Toymaker]

As a proud owner of both rheumatoid and osteo arthritic conditions, I sympathize with your situation. As far as medications go, I've had (and continue to have) good results from Naprocyn (Naproxyn) and Darvocet D (Propoxyphene) pills on a daily basis and Enbrel (Etanercept) injections once a week.

I can't give you any suggestions about positions per se, however I have a few alternative suggestions that you might be able to incorporate.

1) Don't continue to attempt all the "traditional" contortionist positions. Substitute partial mummification (plastic wrap from shoulders to hips) in place of ropes, tethers, etc. Substitute bending over a larger piece of furniture at the hips (desk, sewing machine stand, etc.) instead of ottomans, stools, and the like.

2) Have your dominant partner task you with different types of punishment/training such as nude driving during the daytime or something similar.

I've found that I've had to be more creative/imaginative with my BDSM activities. I hope that you are able to adapt to your situation satisfactorily.

Good luck.

[albear]

2) Have your dominant partner task you with different types of punishment/training such as nude driving during the daytime or something similar.

*ahem* Lets not mention this one to him, shall we?

Seriously though, I don't know a lot about this, do you get relief from the medications you're taking for pain? Because I've tried a few but none of them ever gets rid of it completely and lets me stay awake at the same time. Thanks for the reply