A Nigerian doctor, identified as Dr. Babatunde, has shed light on the potential health risks associated with certain sexual positions, cautioning couples to prioritize safety and body mechanics during intimacy.
According to Dr. Babatunde, while sexual activity is a natural and healthy part of life, some positions—particularly those that exert excessive pressure on specific joints or involve awkward body postures—can lead to injuries or long-term musculoskeletal problems.
He emphasized that many people, in their quest for novelty or intense pleasure, may unknowingly put their bodies at risk.
He highlighted that positions where one partner bears too much body weight or is forced into unnatural bending or twisting can strain the spine, hips, or knees. For instance, positions where the back is arched excessively or the neck is turned sharply can cause spinal compression, muscle strain, or nerve irritation.
Dr. Babatunde particularly warned against positions such as:
- “Eager chef – This position involves the woman being penetrated on top of a table or desk. This is a very passionate and romantic position. However, in the
heat of the moment, the hard penis
can slip out and go into the table
counter instead of the vagina. - “Cowgirl or reverse cowgirl – This is the world’s most dangerous sex position. It is responsible for 50% of penis fractures. If the penis slips out as the woman is riding, it can be bent or twisted by the woman’s pelvic bone. Penile fracture is a surgical emergency and warrants an immediate trip to the hospital..
- “Doggy – Because of the angle of penetration, the penis goes very deep and can hit the cervix. This can cause cervical tears and bleeding in some women. Also, if care is not taken, the penis can slip out and hit the anus. This
can be a very painful experience. - “Wheelbarrow – This position is very sweet but also very risky.
You can fall and hit your face on the floor if your partner doesn’t have enough stamina to hold you while thrusting. - “The 9-force – This position hits the g-spot and can give crazy orgasms but it can also sprain the neck and cause lower back pain, especially if the man thrusts too hard and fast.
- “Butter Churner – This is a really great position because it hits all the spots but it can cause neck pain, back pain and even spinal vord injury for the woman. If the penis mistakenly slips out, it could be crushed by the female pelvic bone.
- “Standing Citizen – In this position, the man carries the woman while standing, with her conocims legs wrapped around him. This position requires a lot of strength and balance.
Any small mistake, you and your
partner can fall and this can lead to
back injuries and multiple fractures.
Jeboogatron - “Shower sex position – Any position done in the shower is risky. A study revealed that 91% of peoplebcondoms are injured during a steamy shower session.
Because the floor is usually slippery, you
can fall on a faucet or out of the tub. You
can slip and hit your head on the sink or the floor.”