I've had sex on my period twice in my life. The first time it was with a friend of a friend I kept running into around my neighborhood and was casually hooking up with for months. During one one of these "run-ins" I had my period, but really wanted to have sex with him. Before I took him home, I told him I had my period and his response was, "I love period sex. The second time I had period sex was actually not too long ago. As we lay in my bed, my partner said that he didn't think vaginal sex should be off-limits "because of a little blood. But when we discuss period sex, we don't always cover all the details. Yes, orgasm endorphins can ease cramps and, no, it's not going to be some sort of insane blood bath although there will be blood , but there are things that aren't always covered. Here are seven things no one tells you about period sex:.
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2. Focus on the advantages of your flow.
Though it may pose some logistical concerns, there's no scientific evidence that having sex during your period is harmful to your health. Some women even find that having intercourse while menstruating brings several benefits and is more pleasurable than it is at other times. It's important to remember, though, that just because your body is eliminating your uterine lining because an egg was released but not fertilized doesn't mean you can't get pregnant while you have your period. Having sex while on your period has several benefits that are due to physiological changes that occur in response to intercourse. Cramping during your period occurs because the uterus is contracting to shed its lining. Many women find that orgasms may relieve their menstrual cramps because the uterine muscles contract and then release, easing the constant state of muscle tension during this time. And, of course, sex triggers feel good endorphins, which can get your mind off the pain and discomfort. Muscle contractions during orgasms push uterine contents quicker. That means you could have shorter periods if you are having period sex.
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But what about a woman receiving oral sex during her period—does that change things? We decided to put the question to a bunch of men and women. Read on, then let us know in the comments if you have anything to add on the topic. It seems like a lot of guys—and maybe some women, too—are still very much in the dark about female anatomy and how the body functions. But the idea of sex or oral sex during a period never bothered me. Maybe when I was a teenager I would've thought it gross, but that probably had more to do with just being ignorant about all things sexual. Personally, I say you're getting a rain check 'til next week. Sorry, babe, but that is just how it is. I have been with enough women to know that as long as I am doing my duties down there for three weeks out of the month, skipping a week is not going to damage our relationship.
Nearly half of women skip all genital activity during their time of the month, found a survey from period-tracking app Clue. It's time to stop shorting yourself of period sex. For one, you're likely off-the-rails horny , due to shifting hormonal levels. Second, having sex during this, uh, intimate time can make you feel even closer to your partner, adds certified sex therapist Holly Richmond, PhD. Beyond that, sex when you're menstruating can feel incredibly awesome more on that later and calm your moody mind, Richmond adds. It can be like sex any other time of the month," explains Marin.
