People with breathing problems can surely enjoy sex if they take the
necessary measures. The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has come up with
tips for those having breathing problems to help them boost their sex
lives.Dr Noemi Eiser, the BLF’s medical director, said people suffering
from lung conditions did not have to ‘compromise on intimacy. It is
important that you talk to your partner about any worries and are
open-minded and understanding. Creating a comfortable and trusting
environment will prevent stress and shortness of breath,’ The Telegraph
quoted her as saying.
The leaflet Sex and Breathlessness recommended the following sex tips for people with breathing problems.
1.Have sex when you feel rested: Have sex when you feel rested and
your breathing is at its best. Adequate rest will also take care of any
stress you might be having because of your day to day life and that is
always good for your sex life.
2.Forcefully cough before sex: If at all you are going to cough, it
is better to do it beforehand. Cough up some phlegm before indulging in
sex and it’ll make your chest feel much lighter during the activity.
3.Don’t have sex in the morning: Try and avoid having sex in the
morning as that is the time you will be very like to produce more
phlegm. If at all you feel extremely aroused in the morning, indulge in
masturbation or foreplay to release tension.
4.Don’t have sex after a heavy meal or too much alcohol: Having sex
right after a heavy meal or too much alcohol is a bad idea for anyone
with breathing problems. Your stomach might feel bloated and your
breathing will be weaker than normal. You don’t have to have sex all
day, so making a fixed time for sex when you are completely relaxed
should be a good idea.
5.Take breaks during intercourse: In case you feel that you’re
extremely short of breath during intercourse, just pause and take a few
deep breaths to regain composure. You can resume having sex once you
feel comfortable again.
6.Try positions that exert little pressure on the chest: The typical
missionary position may exert too much pressure on the chest. You could
instead try positions like spooning.
7.Try home remedies: Besides taking these measures, it’ll also be a
good idea to address your problems. You could try home remedies like
mint leaves or pudina to reduce cough and asthma. Besides these,
avoiding triggers for asthmatic attacks and eating foods that build your
immunity will also help.