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The question concerning the sexual activity and a healthy heart is very much popular. People who have experienced a heart attack will be more vigilant and concerned while involving in sexual activities. Many researches support as well as oppose the sexual activity in concern with a healthy heart. However a thorough understanding of sex after heart problems will help you to improve your sexual life.
Sex does not increase the chances for heart attack. Sex in general puts pressure on your heart as a brisk walk of 20 minutes does. As you get aroused your breathing rate, heart rate and blood pressure elevate a little. At the same time your skin also gets flushed. As the sexual tension builds, heart rate and blood pressure rises even more. During orgasm you release pent-up tension. The heartbeat increases 90 to 145 per minute. After orgasm your heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure return to the resting levels. Staistics prove that only one percent of the heart attacks are triggered by sexual activity.
Sex after heart attack or heart surgery can be continued after consulting your doctor. Usually more people resume heart surgery than after heart attack. A heart patient's sexual interests can be affected by his/her age, the length of relationship with the partner and the previous sex drive and pleasure. People who have recovered from heart attack will be more aware of heartbeat, breathing, muscle tightening and tension. If you are not ready to resume sexual intercourse after a heart attack, you can indulge in other sexual activities with your partner. If you do not know whether you are ready to start sex, your doctor can give you an exercise test to check your physical capacity.
Some people have sex less often after a heart attack. It is because, worry of ageing added to heart disease affects their sexual desire. It must be taken into consideration that many medicines for heart problems can affect sexual desire. These medicines include those for blood pressure; fluid pills, tranquilizers, antidepressants and some medications used for chest pain and irregular heartbeats. These medicines may cause inability to maintain an erection in men and frigidity or orgasmic dysfunctions in women.
The psychology of a heart patient affects his sexual life to a large extent. They will be often sad, depressed or afraid. They will feel tired all the time and may suffer from sleeplessness or sleeping too much. They will eat more or less than their pre-heart attack days and as a result will gain or lose the weight. They will be worried about these changes and loose interest in sexual activities. The heart patient's partner must recognize these psychological changes. At the same time they should not over protect the patient and deny them their sexual needs. The best solution for the battered sexual life is to take counseling.
A heart patient can prepare for sexual activities through several healthy ways. He/She can have a healthy daily routine of diet, exercise rest and medicine. If you are smoker it is better to avoid, for a better sexual life after a heart attack. You and your mate must adjust with each other's emotions and not expect to retrieve your sexual life all of a sudden. You have to choose a time when both of you have rested and free. The early mornings after a restful night's sleep or the day after a nap are best suitable for sex. The heart patient has to wait at least three hours after eating a full meal before indulging in sex. This time will allow your food to digest and your heart will not have to work for double activities. You must take utmost care to take the prescribed drugs before having sex.
The sexual positions after a heart attack or heart surgery must be taken care of. It is better to lie by the side or with him or her in front or behind. These positions will reduce the pressure on the chest wall and allows the couple to breathe easily. You can also use a broad based chair low enough to let you rest your feet flat on the floor. You have to immediately consult a doctor if; you feel very rapid or irregular heart beats, marked shortness of breath, and pressure, pain or discomfort on jaw, neck, arm, chest or stomach.
Sexual relationship will improve many areas of your life that have been hackneyed after your heart attack. Sexual relationship often gets you closer to your mate. It lets you rekindle tenderness and romance. Sex after a heart attack or surgery will ease your stress and boost your self-esteem.
