Cramps and Charlie Horses Oh My!

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Registered: 11-02-2004
Cramps and Charlie Horses Oh My!
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Thu, 07-20-2006 - 2:34pm
During sex, in some positions my inner thighs always hurt after. Is it because they're being spread for so long? And I always get charlie horses in my legs if I'm on top for too long. Whats the deal?!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 07-20-2006 - 4:48pm

Sounds like you need to start a stretching & strengthening program targeting your legs. But I think any woman, no matter her stamina and fitness level, will experience SOME discomfort from an extra long session of sexual activity though.

I would suggest not spreading your legs quite as much to avoid the strain, but other than strengthening them, or avoiding those positions altogether, there's not much else you can do.

The cramps could mean that you are potassium deficient so you might consider adding more bananas, etc. into your diet.