<s>[INST] Is It Safe to Have Sex? [/INST] Probably, but check with your doctor first. Sex is, in a way, exercise, so you may need to wait a bit if you’ve had a recent surgery or if your heart failure is severe. Even if you can’t have sex, it’s still safe to express yourself in other ways, like touching and kissing. Also, be kind to yourself. Having heart failure can be stressful. You may find you have changes in your relationships and less interest in sex, or have sexual side effects (such as erectile dysfunction) from medications you’re taking to treat your disease. Don’t be afraid to bring these valid concerns up with your health care team. They can help you find resources like sexual counseling. Source: WEBMD. Link: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/answers-about-heart-failure. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>