A tilted uterus, also referred to as a retroverted uterus or tilted cervix, is a common condition that affects roughly 25% of people with a uterus (me included!).
As the name suggests, a retroverted or “tipped” uterus tips backward toward the spine, whereas an anteverted uterus (what the majority of people have) tips forward toward the stomach and sits more closely along the top of the bladder.
A tilted uterus isn't dangerous but can cause back or pelvic pain during intercourse, menstrual pain, discomfort using tampons, recurrent urinary tract infections, and minor urinary incontinence.
"Due to the position of the cervix in the vagina, penetrative sex can cause discomfort, particularly in rear-entry positions or with deep thrusting," says Dr. Bailey Hanek, AASECT-certified sex therapist and consultant for the Between Us Clinic. "Most often, the discomfort or pain comes from bumping up against the cervix or the stretching or movement of the ligaments that support the uterus."
Not all people with a tilted uterus experience pain or discomfort during sex -- many people with this condition don't even know they have it. If you have a tilted uterus (or suspect that you do) and want to improve your sex life, trying a new position may help ease your discomfort.
3 Great Sex Positions for A Tilted Cervix
As the name suggests, a retroverted or “tipped” uterus tips backward toward the spine, whereas an anteverted uterus (what the majority of people have) tips forward toward the stomach and sits more closely along the top of the bladder.
A tilted uterus isn't dangerous but can cause back or pelvic pain during intercourse, menstrual pain, discomfort using tampons, recurrent urinary tract infections, and minor urinary incontinence.
"Due to the position of the cervix in the vagina, penetrative sex can cause discomfort, particularly in rear-entry positions or with deep thrusting," says Dr. Bailey Hanek, AASECT-certified sex therapist and consultant for the Between Us Clinic. "Most often, the discomfort or pain comes from bumping up against the cervix or the stretching or movement of the ligaments that support the uterus."
Not all people with a tilted uterus experience pain or discomfort during sex -- many people with this condition don't even know they have it. If you have a tilted uterus (or suspect that you do) and want to improve your sex life, trying a new position may help ease your discomfort.
3 Great Sex Positions for A Tilted Cervix
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