Sex and the booster

[loveandroses]

I just had my covid vaccine booster and I was told to avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours. Wondering what that meant exactly I asked about cycling home and the nurse said I should cycle slowly.

What is the risk with exercise (and does that include sex)?

😂😂 eh? Literally never heard of this so following with interest….

Well in the three vaccine doses I’ve had, avoiding exercise has never been mentioned. I think your vaccinator made it up.

DS age 13 was told to avoid exercise due to the Myocarditis risk. Are you male?

I’ve had all 3 vaccines and this has never been mentioned to me. I went to the gym the evening I got my booster.

Definitely a woman. Maybe they gave me the advice they give men?

Never been told not to exercise, was doing an online hiit class the evening after I had 1 and 2 and very intense pt the morning after.

I’m guessing it’s because of the myocarditis risk? I guess maybe to be on the safe side avoid (but I think the risks are low either way? Definitely see a medical professional if you get chest pain, breathlessness, retaining fluid).

If you feel anything like I felt after having a booster on Friday (Pfizer), sex will be the last thing on your mind for 36 hours afterwards.

I remember exercise after the jab not being recommended by some countries in Europe early on. Apparently it’s not recommended in the U.K. either but maybe some people aren’t giving that advice?

www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/people-warned-not-exercise-after-21073342

Wouldn't be a problem for me, I've been avoiding 'vigorous exercise' for years.

We do tell people to take it easy after the jab but a lot say they are off to the gym!

You shouldn't be having sex for at least a week after the booster. Probably two.

You being facetious right?

Some countries, like Israel say to avoid exercise for a week or 2 post vaccination. Its probably more of a risk for males though.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I give the vaccines and have never heard of that. And no, we weren’t telling the kids in school not to do PE.
Cycle slowly 🤣🤣🤣

Sorry OP, think you'll have to feign a headache instead!

@GoodnightGrandma

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I give the vaccines and have never heard of that. And no, we weren’t telling the kids in school not to do PE. Cycle slowly 🤣🤣🤣

Well you should be. The risk of heart inflammation after vaccination might be small, but for the people that so suffer from it abstaining from exercise is vital.

But those having boosters are over 50? Having Sex AND being over 50?! What is the world coming to...where are my pearls!

@TwoLeftSocksWithHoles

Wouldn't be a problem for me, I've been avoiding 'vigorous exercise' for years.

Does sex necessarily involve "vigorous exercise"?

@warhertisuff
Does sex necessarily involve "vigorous exercise"?

Good heavens no, I just mentally join up the Artex blobs on the ceiling to make interesting animals and things.

Does sex necessarily involve "vigorous exercise"?

I was wondering the same. I guess if you enjoy it then your heart rate will go up a lot even if you are flat on your back and it seems to be the heart that they are worried about. TMI?

Does sex necessarily involve "vigorous exercise"?
It does if you're doing it right!

I had mine yesterday afternoon and exercised after.

And I've been running today. The leaflet they gave me doesn't say not to

My son's school gave the jan on the thursday and then most the year group did the duke of edinburgh walk on the Sat/Sun walking about 30kms. As parents we were not keen but they hadn't at that time announced covid catchup clinics for the teens, so it was kind of a case of accept the jab or have no idea when their next chance to have it was.

This is why: www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-myocarditis-and-pericarditis-information-for-healthcare-professionals/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-myocarditis-and-pericarditis-following-covid-19-vaccination

It's pretty rare, but exercise is definitely an aggravating factor if you do get it.
I contacted my daughters school and told them she couldn't participate in PE for a few days after having her vaccination. PE teacher still told her it was fine and to get on with it.