Most of the females of reproductive age bleed every month. During this time of month most of the female avoid having sex but unless you feel squeamish you do not need to avoid sexual activity during menstruation. I agree that having sex during your periods may be a bit messy but it is completely safe. In fact, studies show that having sex during menstruation has few advantages and relieves menstrual cramps.
Reaching organs relieves menstrual pain and discomfort. Menstrual cramps during the periods happen due to the uterine contraction to release the endometrial lining. When you have orgasm, the muscles of the uterus contract and release. The release provides you relief from the cramps. In addition, sex also increases the level of hormone endorphin that makes you feel good. Also, when you are engaged in sexual activity your mind is occupied and it helps you to take your mind off the discomfort and cramps.
When you have sex your vagina needs lubrication. Blood act as a natural lubrication and you can put away KY vaginal lubricants.
Due to the muscle contraction during orgasm the uterine contents are pushed out of the body fast. Thus, having sex during menstruation shortens your periods.
Menstrual cycle plays an important role in changing your sex drive or libido. In many female, there is increase in sex drive during ovulation. In others sex drive increases during menstruation.
Many females suffering from migraine have reported to find relief in headache on having sex during periods. The reason might be release of endorphins while making sex that makes you feel good and relieves pain.
One of the biggest side effects of having sex during periods is that you may find it messy. While having sex the blood can get on your partner and on the bedsheet especially if you are having heavy flow. In some cases, a female may feel self-conscious while having sex during menstruation. Thus, mess over anxiety and self-consciousness may take away some fun out of sex. In addition, there is a little risk of passing sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis or HIV. The virus that causes these diseases live in blood and can spread via contact with infected blood. However, the risk of passing sexually transmitted diseases can be reduced largely by using condom every time while having sex.
One more drawback of having sex during period is that if you are wearing a menstrual cap or tampons you will have to remove it before hand or you’ll feel discomfort and the forgotten tampon can be pushed far into your vagina.
If you are not trying to conceive then using a protection is the best idea to have sex whether you are on your periods or not.
If you are practicing unprotected sex during menstruation the chances of conceiving is very low but not impossible. Pregnancy happens during ovulation. In most of the females, ovulation happens 14 days before the start of the period. The menstrual cycle varies in females also the length of periods can change monthly. If a female has a short menstrual cycle then her chances of getting pregnant even during the periods is there. One more fact is that the sperm can stay alive in the female body for about seven days. So, if you have a shorter menstrual cycle there are chances the sperm is still alive in the reproductive tract during ovulation and fertilization may take place.
No need to hold your sex life during periods. Surprise yourself and enjoy the fun of having sex during menstruation.