Q: Will I be able to have sex after my hip replacement? A. The vast majority of hip replacement patients are able to enjoy a pleasurable and safe sex life. The pain and stiffness of the hip joint can seriously affect the quality of sexual life of patients with hip disorders. After hip replacement surgery, the pain in the hip joint disappears and the hip joint becomes more flexible, however, it takes a few weeks to get used to the artificial hip joint that has been replaced. Q: When can I start having sex? Generally speaking, it is safe to start having sex 6 weeks after hip replacement surgery. By 6 weeks after surgery, the surgical incision and the muscles around the hip have healed. However, this time frame varies greatly from individual to individual. If you are recovering quickly, and if you are not experiencing pain in your hip, you can start having sex as soon as possible. Q: What is the safest position for sexual intercourse? Care must be taken in your daily activities after total hip replacement, and sexual intercourse is no exception. In general, the following illustration is sufficient for a satisfactory sex life: Try to avoid excessive flexion of the hip (sterno-knee position), pronation (movement of the lower limb towards the midline of the limb), and internal rotation (rotation of the foot inward). Most patients (both male and female) prefer the passive position, where the patient is in the lower position, for sexual intercourse after hip replacement, which is less strenuous and less active. As the hip heals, you can take an active position, and after a few months, the patient can adopt any comfortable position. Q: What should I tell my sexual partner? A: Positive communication with your sexual partner is very important to share the pleasure and to discuss the precautions that your doctor has told you about.