Getting injured during sex sounds like a bad storyline to a soap opera - but it is very real and can happen in all manner of ways.
Just think about all of those repetitive movements and those muscles that you don't use too often.
It's bound to cause you all sorts of physical trouble, and the possibility of death isn't entirely out of the question! Let's not get too morbid though.
Injuries during intercourse are far more common than what you might think, and of course you'll want to avoid them.
So, in order to steer clear of any mishaps these are the sexual acts that could cause you a serious injury (and how to remedy some), according to science.
- Sex toys
Sex toys come in all shapes and sizes these days and many less experienced people wince at the sight of some.
Only a small amount of research has been conducted into injuries associated with sex objects.
One study by Sexual Medicine Reviews found that inserting items into a urethra was very dangerous and could lead to serious injuries like penis fractures.
There is also the issue of losing an object...
Cosmopolitan report that the best way to avoid the nightmare situation is to only use toys designed for their specific purpose, don't get invented.
- Pulling a muscle
This is a classic injury that has probably happened to us all, regardless if it occurs during sex or not.
Just like any form of exercise, your body needs to warm up - and that applies to sex as well.
To eradicate any signs of cramp or muscle strain during sex it is best to work your way up to any sort of advanced position.
- Broken penis
Unlike the vagina, the penis is a genital that is far more susceptible to injury.
A number of sexual positions have been found to be very dangerous for the penis, including "cowgirl" and "doggy style."
A study by the International Journal of Impotence found that these positions were found to cause swelling, broken frenulums, urethral bleeding and acute urinary retention.
Another study by Advances in Urology found that "women on top" positions was the most common cause of penis injury, attributing the 50 per cent of the cases they studied.
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