Ok, so how many of you have had sex on your period? Hands up.
Understandably, people tend to get a little squeamish when it comes to sex when they're on their period. While some people are totally into the idea of having sex regardless of whether they're currently menstruating, there are others for whom the very idea of period sex is a little scary.
Either way, here's a few facts to maybe make you think a little differently about putting yourself out of action during your time of the month.
For those of you who sleep with men, apparently three-quarters of them have no qualms about sex during your period, according to a massive survey undertaken by
Men's Health Magazine.
According to
Women's Health, if you're interested in the idea there are several steps to consider to prepare for...all eventualities.
Place a dark towel on the bed, use a condom (or a dental dam if you are with another woman), keep a wet washcloth nearby, and lying on your back is probably your best bet position-wise.
Dr. Tara Ford is a medic who specialises in female sexuality, and she had some interesting facts over at
Health.com:
Although some people will be too distracted by their period (aka cramps, sore boobs etc) to actually want to have sex, many others are actually more in the mood as your oestrogen and testosterone levels peak on the third day of your period.
Also, if penetration on your period freaks you out, you can always just wear a tampon and focus on clitoral stimulation.
According to
Autostraddle, (who did a massive survey on women in lesbian relationships), those who were into the idea of period sex were also shown to be more adventurous across the board when it comes to sex.
"Across the board, people who answered they were “enthusiastically in favor” of sex on their period were more likely to have more, longer, and more satisfying sex; more likely to be ecstatic in their relationship."
Interesting.
For those who are worried about pregnancy, period sex doesn't mean you can't get pregnant, as
Cosmopolitan says:
"There are many reported cases of ovulation happening close to menstruation and, because sperm can live up to seven days, it is actually possible to get pregnant during your period. "
So use protection as you normally would.
Finally, when you feel crampy, bloated and horrible, it's been proven that getting the ride can actually offset the annoying symptoms that come with your period. Just something to think about.
