Positioning Aids
Positioning aids are wedges, pillows, and supportive furniture designed to hold the body at comfortable angles during intimacy. Unlike ordinary pillows, they keep their shape under pressure to reduce strain on joints, muscles, and healing areas.
Related terms
Adaptive intimacy is the practice of adjusting how you approach closeness, touch, and sexual activity so it stays comfortable and pleasurable when your body changes due to illness, injury, disability, aging, or medical treatment. It focuses on finding what works for your body now rather than returning to how things were before.
A wedge is a firm, angled positioning aid that lifts and supports part of the body, such as the hips, to make certain positions more comfortable and reduce physical effort during intimacy.
This definition is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider about your specific situation.