Sex during Period
A Common Dilemma
Question: My boyfriend sometimes insists on sex even though I’m on my period. I don’t want to disappoint him but it could certainly get messy. What advice would you give for this situation?
Explanation
Answer: It is always a good idea to hold on until after your heaviest days. When you engage in sex, make it a habit to cover the surface with a towel and keep wet wipes handy so you guys can do a quick cleanup. During sexual intercourse, adopt the conventional man-on-top posture for the simple reason that when you are lying down, your menstrual secretions could be a lot less than when you are upright. If you are not keen on this position or you are the type who is more adventurous in your sexual endeavors, you can mount a diaphragm, cervical cap or menstrual cup (this is a variation to tampons and pads and not meant for contraception; you should be able to get your hands on it from local pharmacists or online drug stores) before you start to experiment with different positions.Precautions
Keep in mind that sex while on period does not entirely eliminate the chance of you getting pregnant. Since this will be the time when the opening of your cervix widens to accommodate the larger than usual discharge, it also means that you are at risk of pelvic infections and possibly HIV. We would suggest always sticking to condoms unless you are absolutely sure that you and your partner are free from any sexually transmitted diseases.
Pregnancy and Period
Some women have this misconception that even if they have unprotected sex, they are not likely to become pregnant so long as they are on their period. The fact of the matter is that the chance of pregnancy is minimal while on your period, but that does not mean that pregnancy is not impossible. The problem is that individual ovulation is highly unpredictable because menstrual cycles can vary from month to month. It is possible that when you have a shorter cycle, or if the bleeding continues into extra days, ovulation would carry on during or after your period. When the egg comes into contact with living sperm (which can survive inside the body between five to eight days after sexual intercourse), you can still conceive. At the end of the day, the truth remains that so long as you don’t use any contraception, your chances of becoming pregnant are going to be about even.
Miscellaneous Facts
Due to the more liberal lifestyle of modern society, more women have come forward to confess that they tend to become hornier during their period. While the increase in libido is widely reported, there is no concrete scientific conclusion that can sufficiently explain this phenomenon. Some theories that have been put forward include:
Question: My boyfriend sometimes insists on sex even though I’m on my period. I don’t want to disappoint him but it could certainly get messy. What advice would you give for this situation?
Explanation
Answer: It is always a good idea to hold on until after your heaviest days. When you engage in sex, make it a habit to cover the surface with a towel and keep wet wipes handy so you guys can do a quick cleanup. During sexual intercourse, adopt the conventional man-on-top posture for the simple reason that when you are lying down, your menstrual secretions could be a lot less than when you are upright. If you are not keen on this position or you are the type who is more adventurous in your sexual endeavors, you can mount a diaphragm, cervical cap or menstrual cup (this is a variation to tampons and pads and not meant for contraception; you should be able to get your hands on it from local pharmacists or online drug stores) before you start to experiment with different positions.Precautions
Keep in mind that sex while on period does not entirely eliminate the chance of you getting pregnant. Since this will be the time when the opening of your cervix widens to accommodate the larger than usual discharge, it also means that you are at risk of pelvic infections and possibly HIV. We would suggest always sticking to condoms unless you are absolutely sure that you and your partner are free from any sexually transmitted diseases.
Pregnancy and Period
Some women have this misconception that even if they have unprotected sex, they are not likely to become pregnant so long as they are on their period. The fact of the matter is that the chance of pregnancy is minimal while on your period, but that does not mean that pregnancy is not impossible. The problem is that individual ovulation is highly unpredictable because menstrual cycles can vary from month to month. It is possible that when you have a shorter cycle, or if the bleeding continues into extra days, ovulation would carry on during or after your period. When the egg comes into contact with living sperm (which can survive inside the body between five to eight days after sexual intercourse), you can still conceive. At the end of the day, the truth remains that so long as you don’t use any contraception, your chances of becoming pregnant are going to be about even.
Miscellaneous Facts
Due to the more liberal lifestyle of modern society, more women have come forward to confess that they tend to become hornier during their period. While the increase in libido is widely reported, there is no concrete scientific conclusion that can sufficiently explain this phenomenon. Some theories that have been put forward include:
- fluctuating hormones (low during menstruation and high during ovulation);
- an increase in blood flow and lubrication in the bottom half of your body during your period;
- psychological factors (you simply believe that the chances of you getting pregnant are slim);
- any combination of the above factors.
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