Hi gals and guys....just a quick question, my lovely new wife is getting cramp in her thighs when she has an orgasm, and the pain of the cramp is distracting her from the pleasure of the 'O'. She has no problems achieving orgasm...
any thoughts/experiences welcome
AdrianXTZ
Cramps are often caused by a lack of sodium aren't they??? Apart from that I'm not much help but what a bummer! Hope she gets it sorted.
Cramp can be caused be lack salt, And with all the warning's about too much is bad for you not enuff is also bad !!
Kneel her over the edge of the bed and give her hell !!! Mrs T gets this, as do l, and l put it down to jigging about on unstable surfaces while at it. This isn't a problemo when on the hard carpeted presumably floor!!!
Give it a try and let us know how it goes.
Tallboy
Hey all, I know the bits about salt is valid, you do need to get a regular amount of salt in your daily intake but speaking from experience, I find that positioning the leg in a more comfortable angle at different stages of playing can really help loosen up muscles which can then help stop or at least reduce how much cramp you experience. Used to suffer with it in my hips and legs, still do occasionally, but flexing the muscles as well works wonders
Wonder if yoga would help? Certainly helps with getting the ankles behind the ears which is always a bonus!
Cramp is so painful just as your about to climax :( , Its a complete pain
Most probably so just try to not get as stiff!
Thanks for all the replies, Glad we're not the only ones to experience this...will have to try the stable floor method, see if that makes a diffrence......as for the salt connection we keep an eye on our salt intake, maybe we need a little more
AdrianXTZ
Are there any nutrients or vitamins that may help with cramp?
Calcium and Magnesium. The presence of both Calcium and Magnesium are necessary if smooth, trouble-free muscular contractions are to occur, and research has demonstrated that supplementation of these minerals can cure, or reduce the frequency of muscular cramps. Both of these minerals are in fact electrolytes and are therefore contained within the ingredient list of electrolyte containing sports drinks. Calcium and Magnesium supplements are available separately too, so you could also try this approach.
Quinine. Originally from the bark of the cinchona tree and now synthetically produced, this drug is available in tablet form, but you may need a prescription from your GP to get it. A much more readily available source of the chemical is in Tonic Water. Quinine is the chemical that gives Tonic Water its bitter taste and is used by the medical establishment to treat regular cramp sufferers. Try drinking a half-pint glass of Tonic Water before you ride or race and see if it helps. If you think you may need a bit more, try a pint, it wont kill you! The word is on the street that it does work, very well.
St Johns Wort. This herb, extracted from the St Johns Wort plant, has been used for centuries for the treatment of depression. Although not its main function, this herb can allegedly be used to relieve muscular cramps and spasms. Its worth a try, but I wont stake my reputation on it.
If I get cramp, how do I treat it?
As cramp is an involuntary contraction, in the cramped state, the muscle is shortened. The only way to remove the cramp is quite simply, to ease the muscle back to its original length, then to gradually and progressively stretch it out to lengthen it further. Dont be in too much of a hurry to stretch though, or you risk tearing it. Once stretched, hold this position for at least thirty seconds, or the cramping muscle will spring back to its original spasmodic state. Once the cramp has gone you can try to carry on riding, but this may prove fruitless. When youve returned to base, continue to stretch the cramp stricken muscle and give it a good massage when youre in the bath. This will reduce the soreness likely over the next few days.
By Matt Hart, Torq Fitness
Aromatherapy
Massage with http://www.babycentre.co.uk/glossary/a#aromatherapy oils such as lavender or chamomile (one drop of each or two drops of a single oil in 5ml of grapeseed oil) can be effective. Lavender is said to be pain-relieving and chamomile helps reduce spasm and inflammation.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic arnica cream rubbed gently over the affected area can be helpful if intense cramps leave a sensation of the muscles being bruised