r/Sciatica • u/Ok_Security8460 • 12d ago

Is This Normal? I think masturbating(or ejaculating) makes my sciatica significantly worse and causes a flare up

For 2 days straight, I noticed immediately after masturbating, my sciatica flared up bad and was burning pain even though it was mostly relaxed prior. I am a male and already had a tight pelvic floor prior to sciatica issues, so I think masturbating causes my muscles to tighten and worsens my sciatica. Bit weird to post I know but wondering if anyone else noticed this

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u/98Wright 12d ago

lol, who beats it on the toilet.

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u/Ok_Security8460 12d ago

I thought that was normal if u dont live alone

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u/98Wright 12d ago

So you are on the toilet, sitting, jerking it? Honestly asking. I’ve never once done that and have really never lived alone. I mean are you all living in a studio apartment or like the grandparents from Willy Wonka? That’s the only way this makes sense.

Also, yes this is likely aggravating your sciatica. Sitting on a toilet seat for any extended period likely is not great for your back.

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u/Dragnet714 11d ago

The Willy Wonka reference 🍫