New findings suggest that it’s not extreme or adventurous bedroom behavior that leads to injuries, but rather the most common, “vanilla” sex positions people assume are much safer.
We’ve all heard of them, the horror stories whereby unfortunate souls have to make the mortifying trip to ER after getting unthinkable objects lodged in compromising areas, all in the name of sexual kinks and experimentation. Yet, what if we were to tell you these cases are rarer than you think, with the boring and the beige “sexual bread and butter” far more likely to land you in a hospital waiting room?
What does the research suggest?
Research carried out by Joy Love Dolls examined data from over 1,000 people in Europe and the US who had experienced sex-related injuries. The results showed that familiar positions are responsible for a surprising number of trips to the Emergency Department at your local hospital.
Missionary, often considered the safest option, turned out to be the most problematic for men. It was responsible for nearly 20% of male injuries and was the leading cause of fractures, alongside back pain and muscle strain. Women also experienced issues with this position, with 16.3% of injuries linked to it, including 24% of soreness and 21% of tearing.
Sex expert Scotty Unfamous explained why this happens, saying, via The Sun: “Although it’s one of the most popular positions for sex, this fan favorite is the most common way that intimate injuries occur, as it can cause some wear and tear to your joints.”
He also advised: “If you experience discomfort from how you are positioned during missionary sex, try incorporating cushions or a rolled-up towel/blanket to provide some support where you need it most, like under your hips, knees, back or shoulders.”
Despite research, escort says missionary is her client’s go-to
Despite the wide variety of positions available, this news concurs with Australian escort Lilith Lodge’s assessment of what most of her clients still prefer. She told Metro: “Most clients are very basic and standard in what they want. It’s not super common, definitely not a weekly event, to have clients ask for something outside of what I feel is ‘normal’. It’s pretty much just missionary.”
She added: “It can be very uncomfortable and not enjoyable for my clients to do crazy positions, unless they’re a really young guy. Sometimes they’ll ask for missionary with my feet up behind my head, (which not everyone is flexible enough to do), but that’s about it.”
Overall, the research suggests that what people consider “safe” or routine may actually carry more risk than expected, making communication and awareness key to avoiding injury.
