Now researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed guidelines to avoid back pain during sex for men who don’t have a preexisting back or hip condition. Also, a sex position that’s appropriate for one type of pain, might not work for another type of pain. Regarding sex, doctors used to recommend the spooning position for people with back pain, despite a lack of scientific evidence to support it. But new guidelines based on how the spine moves during intercourse could help.īack pain affects 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives, and low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. Back pain isn’t just one of the most common reasons for skipping work.