Sex during your period is very controversial. Many people find it unhygienic and even harmful as it increases the risk of infection. For others, there is nothing wrong or scandalous about having sex during menstruation, and even on "those" days, they don't give up on intercourse. Can period sex really be harmful? How to make love during menstruation to maintain hygiene and avoid infections?

Period sexis often taboo. Some couples cannot imagine intercourse during a woman's menstrual period. There are also his supporters who claim that this is when lovers achieve the greatest sensations and experience the best orgasm.

Is it worth trying sex during your period? Check all the pros and cons.

Sex during your period - only with consent from both parties

First of all, the decision about sex during menstruation should result from honest conversation and the willingness of people planning to have sex. Some people feel very negative about such practices. The main point is not to force or force you to have sex during your partner's period, as this may end up discouraging the person who was unsure of his decision. This issue should be carefully thought out beforehand.

Sex during your period - how to take care of hygiene?

On these special days, if a couple decides to have sex, they should properly take care of the conditions in which they will make love, so that sex during the period is not negatively remembered and does not constitute a trauma in the further relationship.

An item not recommended during the period is the rider position.

First of all, there are no specific contraindications to the use of different positions during the period, but if the issue of hygiene is very important for a couple, the classic position is recommended. This arrangement of the partner's body does not increase bleeding, and at the same time it is a good protection of the place of intercourse, e.g. against contamination with blood, which is not easy to wash off.

Before sexual contact, you can prepare towels or other absorbent material and use it to cover the area where intercourse will take place. If, on the other hand, the mere sight of blood is unpleasant for either partner, nothey have to choose beds traditionally. They can move to the bathtub or make love in the shower. A steady stream of water should effectively fight the blood that may leak from the partner's genital tract. However, it must be taken into account that the bathtub can also be problematic as it can restrict movement. The shower is one of the most recommended places to have sex during your period.

Can a woman get pregnant during her period?

A strange belief has become common in the public's awareness that a woman cannot become pregnant during her period. Well, this is wrong thinking, because during sex these days there is also the likelihood of fertilization.

The fact is that, from the point of view of a woman's ideal cycle, the infertile days fall out during menstruation. Unfortunately, such a regulated cycle rarely occurs in women. With very short cycles (less than 26 days), fertile days may occur soon after menstruation, and it is important to know that sperm can survive in a woman's body for several days. Besides, there is always the possibility of postponing ovulation.

It is obvious that a greater risk of conception will occur during sexual intercourse on the other days of the month, but the risk of pregnancy during the period cannot be definitively ruled out. Therefore, if a couple is not planning a baby, even during their period, they are advised to use security measures.

Is sex during your period bad for you?

Although the risk of becoming pregnant is significantly reduced during menstruation,the risk of transmitting diseases to your partner increases significantly . This applies, for example, to gonorrhea, genital herpes, syphilis. The cervix and vagina are then very susceptible to infections, which can be caused by bacteria carried on the partner's penis.

The risk of contracting disease while having sex during your period also increases with diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. any sexual contact will take place.

It should also be taken into account that the female intimate sphere during the period is more sensitive to abrasions, and therefore sex on "these" days may turn out to be painful for a woman.

According to an expertBarbara Grzechocińska, MD, PhD, obstetrician gynecologist, assistant professor at the 1st Department and Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Medical University of Warsaw

Is intercourse safe during my period and does it carry a risk of becoming pregnant in the future?

Intercourse during menstrual bleeding is indeed relatedit is less likely to become pregnant, but more likely to become infected. If an infection develops inflammation of the appendages and becomes chronic, adhesions may develop that make it difficult to conceive naturally.

I had sex with my boyfriend on the 5th day of my period. My cycle is regular - every 28 days. I cannot find a specific answer, therefore I would like to ask you a question: can I be pregnant? What is the probability that I can be?

Pregnancy is possible provided that your partner's sperm is of very good quality and that the sperm survivability is longer than 5 days, and you will ovulate during this time. However, this happens very rarely, so the chance of pregnancy is very small.

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