<strong>Period Sex: Yucks or Glee</strong>

You’ll get your period once a month in your reproductive years. It is the shedding of the inner uterine lining with egg and blood through vagina. 

Having sex during your menstrual cycle can actually be proved healthy. However, usually it depends upon personal preferences. 

Benefits of period sex

Let’s take a look at some upsides of this:

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RELIEF FROM CRAMPS

Cramps are a result of your uterus contracting and when you have an orgasm, you are basically contracting and then it releases, and so it helps in relieving pain.

SHORTER MENSTRUAL CYCLE

When having sex, your uterus is contracting already, therefore having sex on periods helps increase the flow of inner uterine load(blood), shortening the length of your menstrual cycle.

NATURAL LUBRICATION

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While menstruating, you are already shedding eggs with some white discharge and blood, so your vaginal lining is already lubricated, thus when penetrating you won’t feel the need of an external lubricant.

HELPING WITH MOOD SWINGS

It is medically proven that women have increased libido during their periods and facing a seesaw in their emotions as well which we popularly call mood swings. Having sex is a good way to have an upward wave in your emotions. 

Having discussed the perquisitions, it’s not fair that we leave the sidebar of having sex on menstrual periods. 

Bleeding while having sex is an obvious cause of the mess, which may disturb your partner or yourself, it is vital that you discuss with your partner, the consequences. Your anxiety may also get triggered because of the mess caused by the blood. Using a towel underneath can be benefial for the mess.

There’s also an increased risk of STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) like HIV. Getting in contact with menstrual blood hightens the probability of catiching this infections. It is strongly suggested to use protection even on periods. It’s always better to get tested for STI.

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If you are wearing a tampon or a cup, remember to remove them before you have sex. 

Can you get pregnant during unprotected period sex?

Yes, you can get pregnant during your periods. The odds are however low but not impossible. So, if you are not actively trying to conceive, it’s better that you use protection.

After all the myths and stereotypes, having sex on periods is not all yikes. With a little prep and step it can be a way to spice up your sex life and intimacy with your partner. If you missed your periods after period sex, talk to gytree experts to clear your smallest doubts.