If you experience soreness after having penetrative sex, try these three expert-recommended post-coital stretches to alleviate the pain.
So, just as you stretch after exercising, its wise to do the same with sex.
When youre inflexible, youll be more likely to hurt yourself doing everyday activitiesand sex is no exception.
Brannigan agrees, noting that prevention is the name of the game with post-coital stretches.
That way youll stay in the game and off the sidelines.
Ready to get stretched out?
program director atStretchd*
Read on for three expert-backed post-coital stretches to avoid feeling sore the next day.
3 post-coital stretches you’re able to do to prevent sex-related soreness
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What is The Missionary Sex Position?
How to do it:Lay on your back with legs straight.
Lift your right leg up toward the chest and gently pull it toward you with your hands.
Repeat six to eight times.
Assist by pulling on the strap out to the side of your body.
Repeat on your left leg.
Especially in the doggy-style sex position, the quads are used a lot, so this stretch is perfect.
program director atStretchd*
How to do it:Lay on your left side.
Bend your left knee and slide that leg up toward the chest as high as you could.
Grab your right ankle with the right hand and your left knee with your left hand.
Hold the stretch for two to three seconds before resetting the leg forward.
Repeat six to eight times before switching sides.
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