The following positions may help you feel more comfortable and keep you safer. Your doctor or physical therapist may tell you about other positions that will be safe for you.

Physical therapy can help you heal and avoid injury so that sex can be enjoyable and comfortable again.

Standing

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Standing can help you keep from putting too much weight on your hips.

Sitting in a chair

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Using a chair can help keep your hips comfortable.

Edge of the bed

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Using the edge of the bed can help you keep your knees apart.

Missionary position

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Keeping your legs down and low can help protect your hips.