Brain Brawn & Body Your Daily Dose May 29
Dear Reader:
Thanks to WebMD we are able to tackle a tough issue facing many of our readers – questions about engaging in sex after suffering a heart attack. As the article notes, it’s a difficult discussion to have with your doctor and maybe even more difficult to have with your significant other.
Q. What worries heart patients when it comes to sex? A. After a heart attack, some men and women fear that any type of sexual activity will provoke another one. People feel that if they've had a heart attack, it's not a good idea to stress their bodies with sexual activity. But fewer than 1% of heart attacks come from having sex. It makes sense to think of sex as a form of exercise: If your doctor clears you for physical activity, you're also likely safe for sex.Sex After a Heart Attack: Is It OK?
You've had a heart attack, and suddenly your outlook on sex is very different. You used to relish intimacy and pleasure with your partner. But now it seems like a scary proposition. Could sex trigger another heart attack? Will your sex life ever be the same? Portland cardiologist James Beckerman, MD, answers the most common questions about how sex and heart health are connected.
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