sex with heart failure

[Padparacha]

I have a new boyfriend am I safe to have sex? I have 35% heart failure, any advice please thank you

[Taviterry]

That's definitely one for your doctor or consultant, especially as "heart failure" covers a number of conditions. There's some general advice here: bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo... and Googling "sex and heart failure bhf" will lead to other guidance.

FWIW I was told that sex was OK when I had severe aortic stenosis and I felt OK afterwards.

[Franks-Nan]

You can only have sex once a month in the dark and no jumping around and swinging from lightfittings, you will need total rest for about 6 hours after, then it's hot chocolate, and a good film. Good luck with the new fella.

[Gardenview10 in reply to Franks-Nan]

😂😂😂

[Larneybuds in reply to Gardenview10]

Gardenview...Hope all going ok xxx

[Gardenview10 in reply to Larneybuds]

Great thanks, did a post last week.xx

[Larneybuds in reply to Gardenview10]

Oh...I missed that..glad all ok 😁👍

[Mags2156 in reply to Franks-Nan]

Sound advice 🤣🤣🤣

[Bingo88 in reply to Franks-Nan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Murderfan58 in reply to Franks-Nan]

Is that from experience 🤣🤣🤣

[Bingo88 in reply to Franks-Nan]

I have been on Ramapril for over 20 years and are Male. With the side effects of this drug I would be lucky. Because its like trying to raise the dead for me. Brian 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[Alison_L in reply to Franks-Nan]

😳😂🙃🥴😂

[MadBunny in reply to Franks-Nan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[2108 in reply to Franks-Nan]

🤣🤣

[Nelson71]

if he will die, he dies. It won’t be your fault

[Gardenview10 in reply to Nelson71]

😂😂😂

[gorillaqueen]

Hello my hubby just said what a way to go 😂 on a more serious note check with a health professional. Best wishes 😊🌞X.

[Hidden]

Sex is just another form of physical activity. You should be fine to have sex if you can walk a mile on the flat in about 20 minutes or climb two flights of stairs comfortably.🤓

[Bingo88 in reply to Hidden]

Well that rules me out then🤣🤣🤣🤣. Brian

[Taviterry]

La Petite Mort: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_pe...

[Padparacha in reply to Taviterry]

Thank you all for your encouraging words, I am a female and hot to trot now! Xx

[Valentina98]

I don't have heart failure, but I've had 2 cardiac arrests, a stent and high blood pressure.

I've just given birth (well in July but you know what I mean) sex is okay as long as you feel okay but I would check with my consultant or GP first

V x

[Padparacha in reply to Valentina98]

Thank you for your reply and many congratulations on the birth of your baby! X

[fishonabike]

what a great reason to start gently, spending time getting to know one another and explore different ways of pleasing each other - there are lots of alternatives to the full on, swinging from the chandeliers, panting, sweaty type activity!

[Dkhanka]

start gradually and define limits . Then build on these limits to understand your tolerance . Beside that I don’t think why not . Enjoy and keep taking the medication

[Padparacha in reply to Dkhanka]

Thank you that’s good advice much appreciated x

[Pouchielou1972]

My heart failure was at 10% and my gynaecologist said sex is just another form of physical exercise and as someone else mentioned, as long as I can lie flat with no breathing issues and walk up 2 flights of stairs, it's all perfectly fine.. including mind blowing orgasms! 😁🤸🏾‍♀️. Enjoy 😉

[Padparacha in reply to Pouchielou1972]

Wow I certainly will now thank you!!

[Jedi14]

Well lucky you, you could include this as part of your activities, not all us have such opportunity!