Is your heart ready for sex?
When is it safe to resume intimacy after a heart attack or surgery?
- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Not only does sex feel good, it’s also good for your heart. Maintaining an active sex life helps lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and boost levels of oxytocin, a hormone that relieves stress. But how do you know if your heart is healthy enough for sex after stressful events like a heart attack, heart procedure, or heart surgery?
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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