This is the perfect sex position if you've eaten too much

Date night can have a disastrous effect: you're too full for sex! If this is you, try this position!

The sex position to try if you've eaten too much!
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The sex position to try if you've eaten too much!

You've just come home from a romantic dinner. You've been flirting all evening long, but now... Oh no! You're too full for sex!

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Listen, we've all been there! After indulging in some good food, wine, and, of course, dessert, sometimes the thought of getting frisky doesn't quite agree with your food baby. Or perhaps you've received a late night 'you up' text after treating yourself to some take-away.Whatever your situation, if you're willing to battle through the bloat, we've found the sex positionwhich will keep you comfortable while you and your partner cosy up!

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Too full of food for sex? Not with this position! Getty Images

Spooning

There is absolutely no medical reason to abstain from sex if you've had a big meal. However, you can make things easier for yourself by choosing a lying down sex position as these stop your stomach from becoming extended. Even better is lying on your left side whilst you have spooning sex! Not only is this position intimate and deep-penetration friendly, but lying on your left actually aids your digestion and prevents the side effects of over-eating like acid reflux!

How to do it

Lie on your left side with your partner cuddled in close. The penetrative partner enters from behind. With no torque, this position is totally tummy friendly!

Just remember to take it slow! Not only can excessive movement make you feel nauseous, but expending too much physical activity after eating slows your digestion, and might leave you feeling even more bloated than before!

Sources used:

Cosmpolitan: '5 Sex Positions For When You're Both Full of Food'

Well and Good: 'Doctors Confirm: There’s Absolutely No Such Thing As Being Too Full for Sex'

Healthline: 'How These 3 Sleep Positions Affect Your Gut Health'

This sex position will guarantee pleasure if you've eaten too much This sex position will guarantee pleasure if you've eaten too much