People with back pain often find their sexual options limited because of pain with sexual activity or movement restrictions related to spine surgery.
User License
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Content
This video introduces a variety of options to expand a couple’s sexual routine and satisfaction, especially with back problems. It is based on the Ergœrotics® program (ergoerotics.com), a systematic approach to comfortable pleasure which fits the activity and environment to the needs of the unique individuals in the couple.
It is a valuable resource for couples, health education courses, pain management, and physical rehabilitation clinics, especially before and after spine surgery.
Creator
Heather Howard, PhD, MPH is a sexuality counselor, educator, lecturer and researcher (sexualrehab.com). She developed the Ergœrotics® program to help people find comfortable pleasure at any age and with any physical health challenge. She consults with patients in person and by video chat, in order to help them meet their sexual goals.
Featuring
Heather Howard, PhD, MPH
Sigurd Berven, MD
Models
Janet TIllman, MA
Michael Huff, PhD
Shauna Farabaugh
Chapters
Disclaimer: 00:21
Title Page: 00:27
Introduction: 00:32
How to Use This Video 03:27
PART I: Medical Considerations for the Spine 05:10
-Spine Structure 05:25
-Structure and Function 06:05
-Common Problems 06:29
-Avoiding Pain 07:42
-Neutral Spine Position 7:59
-Directional Motions 08:45
-Flexion and Extension 09:06
-Directional Preference 09:15
-Extension Preference 10:04
-Flexion Preference 10:42
-Neutral Spine Preference 11:19
-Spine Stability 11:49
-Weightless Preference 12:25
-Asymmetrical Preference 12:50
-Surgical Options 13:42
-Surgical Recovery 14:32
-Surgery and Sexuality 16:00
PART II: Basic Movement Building Blocks 16:45
PART III: Preparing for Sexual Activity 18:29
PART IV: Sexual Positions and Movement Strategies 19:44
Chapter 1: Anatomical Considerations for Comfort & Body Fit 19:46
Chapter 2: Positions 21:12
-Section 1: Neutral Spine Preference 21:16
-Section 2: Extension/ Backward Preference 24:19
-Section 3: Flexion/ Forward Preference 29:31
-Section 4: Asymmetrical Preference 34:58
-Section 5: Weightless Preference 40:00
Chapter 3: Experimenting Together 41:04
PART V: Review & Suggestions 46:33
-Adjust your Activity 46:50
-Adjust your Environment 47:11
-Protect your Spine 48:49
-Begin a Dialogue 49:40
Closing & Additional Resources 50:29
Acknowledgments & Credits 51:00
