Is it dangerous to have sex if you have high blood pressure or prehypertension? In response to our series of articles on sex and blood pressure , we recently received a question about whether it was safe to have sex if you have hypertension. The person was wondering if they would have a heart attack through over stimulation and over exertion. Well first let me say: Congratulations if you are able to have sex despite high blood pressure.
High blood pressure can affect your sex life, says the Harvard Heart Letter
Sex and Hypertension
If you suffer from any type of heart trouble, it's only natural to have concerns about whether sex is still safe for you. Here's the good news: According to the American Heart Association, most people with heart trouble can enjoy sex safely -- and that includes those with high blood pressure. Sex -- like any other form of exercise -- does get the heart pumping. And, in rare cases, the extra exertion could trigger a heart attack. But the risks are encouragingly small.
Boston , MA —Despite its seeming invisibility, high blood pressure is dangerous, even deadly. Its effects can linger throughout many life activities, including sex. The October issue of the Harvard Heart Letter examines the overlooked connection between high blood pressure and a healthy sex life.
High blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms. But the impact on your sex life may be obvious. Although sexual activity is unlikely to pose an immediate threat to your health — such as a heart attack — high blood pressure can affect your overall satisfaction with sex.