I'm aware of the recommendation to avoid "strenuous exercise" for 24 hours. As a man, does this apply to sex?

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After receiving botox for forehead lines, I'm aware of the recommendation to avoid "strenuous exercise" for 24 hours. As a man, does this apply to sex? Not talking about really really exahusting "strenuous" sex, but just average sex? Thank you!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Following botox treatment you shouldn't engage in any strenuous activity for 4 hours post botox and following that you can go on with your daily life activities including sex.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

You should be fine, there is really not much evidence that strenuous physical activity after Botox has any adverse effect.

Marek Kacki, MD · Answer

If there are any contraindications to sexual activity there are not Botox-related. For years many provider have recommended multiple restrictions after Botox injection - from not reclining to avoiding bending over. Yet, there has been no evidence ever presented that such restrictions are warranted or helpful. And there is always a magical timing of 4 hours attached to those restrictions. The last time I recommended those restrictions was 7 years ago; none since. Not a single problem.

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear jedrak:Figuring it takes you an hour to get home after the injectors office, vanilla or chocolate, all is good!Always select a well experienced Board Certified Botox injector. All the best!

Amir Hadid, MD, FACOG · Answer

There is no reason to stop any activity that is not strenuous including sex after 4 hours of injections for either sexes.
I hope the answers given to you in time for you to have fun!
Amir Hadid M.D.,

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

There is no reason you cannot participate in sexual activity without having any effect on your Botox injections

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I tell patient to avoid physical exertion for about 4-6 hours.  After that it should be ok.  Waiting 24 hours should be more than enough.

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your post, and you should be fine with what you have stated. I recommend my patients not to engage in heavy exercise for 4-6 hours after Botox injections, as well as not to massage the treatment areas. Sincerely,
Dr. Benjamin J. Cousins MD
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Miami/Miami Beach/Broward

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as you don't do gymnastics,  normal sexual activity would not be restricted after Botox injections.

Seth Kates, MD · Answer

As long as it is average and not strenuous!  Just kidding. No evidence that physical activity after Botox has any adverse effects.  Good luck

I'm aware of the recommendation to avoid "strenuous exercise" for 24 hours. As a man, does this apply to sex?

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