Sexual relations during menstruation are prohibited in most ethnic cultures. Are these echoes of the days when women were considered “unclean” during this period, or a necessity dictated by health concerns? Gynecologists categorically warn that entering into intimate relationships during menstruation is dangerous for women’s and men’s health.
Is it possible?
Here we will look at a number of indications and contraindications for having sex during menstruation.
Undoubtedly, for some reason, not everyone likes sex these days: some women, along with desire, also experience pain, many experience digestive problems and experience bloating and gas, which does not particularly inspire sex. Some people are simply disdainful and don’t want to bother with enhanced hygiene measures, as well as the additional hassle of changing and washing clothes. But those who, despite all of the above, want to experience new sensations or are simply unable to wait out these days, of course, can indulge in lovemaking.
How to prepare properly and what recommendations
Sex during menstruation is possible only if basic recommendations are followed. Sexual contact should only occur at the mutual desire of both partners. First of all, it is important to maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene. You can lay towels on the bed to protect the bedding from possible blood leaks. You should first take a warm shower.
It is better to give preference to positions in which the man will be on top. This will help reduce the amount of discharge during sex.
Intimacy should only occur when you feel satisfactorily. It is also better to choose days when there is the least discharge. After sex you should take a shower.
Intimacy can only happen when both the man and the woman agree to it. It is better to refuse contact if your partner has not yet been verified or you have been in a relationship with him for a short time.
Sex should always be by mutual consent
What inconveniences may occur during sex?
In addition to the above-mentioned disadvantages, it is necessary to note other, not so important, but nevertheless existing inconveniences.
- Psychological discomfort. Many girls, and sometimes boys, are embarrassed by this physiological feature. Not all guys want to see and feel blood and its smell; many treat this, if not with disgust, then with disgust. No matter how you wash yourself, blood will come out, which can discourage your partner. Men should also not insist on sex during menstruation if the girl clearly feels uncomfortable. After all, this is very intimate and it may take time for a woman to feel psychological closeness with her partner.
- Additional hygiene products. In order not to stain the entire surrounding area, you will need special oilcloth sheets (which are sold in pharmacies) and wet wipes. You can get by with a simple towel, but it’s not a fact that it will wash off. The ideal place for sex may be the bathroom - the unusual sensations of sex under the shower in addition to instant ablution. There is also no need for additional towels and sheets.
Disadvantages of intimacy during menstruation
The main disadvantage of sex during menstruation is the increased risk of infection in both partners. This is because blood is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. In this environment, bacteria multiply much faster than in a clean vagina. During menstruation, the cervix is slightly open, so infection can easily enter the uterus, which should be sterile. In addition, vaginal contents enter the partner's urethra and can cause inflammation there.
Therefore, if you do not have a regular sexual partner in whom you are confident, then it is advisable to refuse sexual intercourse on such days. If you have any problems (bacterial vaginosis, recurrent colpitis, thrush), this is also a reason for abstinence on menstrual days.
To protect yourself from infection, it is especially important to practice good hygiene. Both spouses need to wash their genitals before and after sexual intercourse. It is advisable to use a condom, but this will reduce the risk of developing an infectious process only in the man. For a woman, there remains the danger of so-called opportunistic pathogens entering the uterus, which can be found in small quantities in the vagina normally, but when they enter the uterus and with intensive reproduction, they cause an inflammatory process.
Some men experience an unpleasant tingling sensation when blood enters the urethra. A condom also solves this problem.
The next limiting factor is religious beliefs. For example, devout Jews are required to abstain from sex not only during menstruation, but also for seven days after it.
Sometimes it is unpleasant for a man to come into contact with menstrual blood from an aesthetic point of view; it seems to him something unclean. This does not mean that he does not love you, everyone can have their own prejudices. Often the woman herself feels unclean, this prevents her from relaxing and enjoying herself. It is best to talk with your partner about his attitude towards intimate life during menstruation, because for some men, a woman during menstruation is the most desirable, since menstruation is a symbol of femininity for them.
Many people are uncomfortable with blood stains on the bed. To reduce discharge, it is better to make love in the “man on top” position. Lay out a clean towel in advance and keep wet wipes on hand.
The benefits of sex during your period
One of the advantages is the reduction in the duration of menstruation due to natural massage of the uterus, which quickly gets rid of the endometrium accumulated in it. But we must remember that severe uterine bleeding may also begin. Also, if a woman has an orgasm, painful uterine contractions during her period may be relieved.
So, after everything that has been written, only you can decide whether to have sex on these dangerous days due to infections. But it may happen that on these days you will receive incomparable sensations. Just do not neglect careful hygiene and means of protection.
Does sex always eliminate pain?
For most women, menstruation is accompanied by severe pain. Sex on critical days:
- contracts and relaxes muscles;
- activates the production of joy hormones;
- brings pleasant emotions and helps you relax.
According to studies, sexual intercourse reduces the intensity of pain by 70-80%. There is also an opinion that intimacy with heavy menstruation is beneficial at this time. The joy hormone increases muscle contraction and the duration of menstruation can be reduced.
Contact also helps reduce the likelihood of developing endometriosis.
After sex, pain in the lower abdomen may ease
Intimate contact helps with menstrual pain, but not always. It is impossible to get rid of excessive discomfort and a symptom that is pathological. If there is excessive pain that does not go away after contact, it is better to consult a doctor and undergo a preventive examination.
Analgesics can help reduce pain
After diagnosis, the girl may be given an appointment:
- analgesics;
- tranquilizers;
- combined oral contraceptives.
Sometimes surgery may be necessary.
Doctors' opinion
Surveys of medical professionals have shown that 95% of all specialists have a positive attitude towards the procedure of self-satisfaction on the days of menstruation. This opinion is justified by the fact that, according to the results of numerous studies and anonymous surveys, female representatives only speak positively about the results of this process, noting an improvement in well-being, elimination of fatigue, pain and discomfort.
However, qualified doctors note several conditions in which masturbation is prohibited:
- excessively intense periods;
- stabbing pain in the appendage area;
- severe pain and spasmodic sensations in the lower abdomen;
- feeling unwell, weakness, fatigue;
- pain during pleasuring manipulations;
- the presence of discomfort before, during and after menstruation.
Legends about sex, menstruation and PMS
By the way, the words that you cannot get pregnant during menstruation are just a myth. Yes, for women whose bodies work like clockwork, this is unlikely. But there are not many such women. The cycle can shift for a variety of reasons. It can be stressful or, conversely, a very pleasant event, such as travel. This is also influenced by the woman’s age and her hormonal levels.
Therefore, we must not forget that there are exceptions to any rule and it is unreasonable to use menstruation days as a method of contraception.
PMS is legendary among men. Many people have no idea what it is, but they are sure that all a woman’s mood swings are associated with this syndrome. In general, they are right in some ways; indeed, before menstruation, a woman undergoes a hormonal change, because the body is upset by the fact that conception was unsuccessful. And although there is no health risk, few women practice sex during PMS.
Is masturbation safe during menstruation?
There is an opinion that self-satisfaction in menstruating women does not have the best effect on the state of the body. But that's not true. If you follow the rules of hygiene, this process is completely safe and there will be no harm to the woman’s genitals, which are especially sensitive at this moment.
Of course, every woman’s body is individual, and not everyone has the desire to have sex right now, but every third woman masturbates quite often.
Doctors assure that there is nothing shameful or dangerous in masturbation during menstruation. This desire for self-satisfaction is inherent in nature.
As a result of the research, it turned out that irritation of the genital organs during menstruation has only a positive effect , because during this process the production of happiness hormones occurs.
And this during menstrual bleeding is an excellent way to relieve pain and get out of a depressive state.
Pleasure in the shower
During menstrual bleeding, it is not prohibited to receive intimate pleasure in the shower. From a hygiene point of view, this is the best option.
But you need to follow some rules:
- You should not masturbate using a sanitary tampon. This will help prevent infection from entering the uterus. It must first be removed.
- There is no need to direct a stream of water into the vagina. The cervix is open during menstruation, and any infection can enter the cavity of the female body. It should be directed along a tangent line from top to bottom.
According to sexologists, you should not masturbate often. A woman loses her attraction to men, because she easily gets pleasure on her own. In addition, a woman slowly loses the ability to achieve orgasm from regular sex with a man. It becomes difficult for her to build a relationship with her husband. The latter feels alienated by his wife, and the relationship between them worsens. Subsequently, this can lead to family breakdown.
Safe days
There are couples who believe that it is safe to have unprotected sex before menstruation. But it is not always the case. Today there are several options to determine “safe days”.
Calendar method
In this case, it is necessary to determine when the possibility of becoming pregnant is highest. During the period when “dangerous days” are identified, a woman simply does not have sex with her partner. During the “safe period” you can have sex without using a contraceptive. The idea is that you need to constantly monitor your cycles throughout the year. Of these, you need to choose the longer and the shorter. From the short one we subtract 18, and from the one that lasts longer we subtract 11 for the last 6-12 months. It turns out that abstinence from intimacy is equal to 16 days, that is, from days 5 to 20 of the cycle.
To use this method, you need to keep records systematically. But this option does not always work, since for every hundred representatives of the fair sex who preferred this method, there are ten to fifteen pregnancies annually. The method is not suitable for women with irregular menstrual cycles.
Monitoring changes in the properties of cervical mucus
When ovulation begins, cervical mucus changes its consistency. It becomes thick and viscous. At the end of ovulation, the mucus becomes even more viscous for three days, which means that it will prevent the fertilization of the egg. It turns out that on the third day after ovulation ends, all days before the start of menstruation are considered safe. This method is effective, but if repeated ovulation occurs, it will be ineffective.
Basal temperature measurement
Basal temperature can change in women during the menstrual cycle. It is measured in the rectum daily in the morning and the results are recorded. Records must be kept for 3-4 months. Gynecologists say that the normal temperature at the beginning of the menstrual cycle is 36.6-37 degrees. When ovulation occurs, the temperature drops to 36.2-36.5, and then rises and remains at more than 37 degrees. A graph is drawn up showing all the data. The method does not always work; an increase in temperature can also be observed during stress, alcohol intake, and inflammation in the intestines.
When is sport contraindicated during menstruation?
Why can't you exercise during your period? There are certain factors in which you will have to forget about training:
- high abundance of discharge;
- presence of acute pain;
- bad feeling;
- the presence of chronic inflammatory processes.
The last point includes fibroids and endometriosis. Having these pathologies, even minimal stress during menstruation will negatively affect the female condition.
It is better not to do some physical activities during menstruation:
- you can’t pump up your abs;
- it is forbidden to use the abdominal muscles;
- sudden movements are prohibited;
- lifting heavy objects is prohibited.
During menstruation, it is better not to do some physical activities
For endometriosis
Is it possible to exercise during menstruation if you have endometriosis? Endometriosis is a serious pathology and cannot be ignored.
If you have endometriosis, you should refrain from sports at the beginning of your period. Particles of the endometrium, which are part of the discharge, may end up in the peritoneum, which will certainly cause a deterioration in health.
With heavy menstruation
In case of heavy menstruation, any physical activity is strictly prohibited. With such an intense form of fluid secretion, there is a significant decrease in hemoglobin levels due to blood loss. Based on this, the body is greatly weakened, which increases the state of stress. In such conditions, any physical activity becomes a cause of exhaustion of the body.
For uterine fibroids
If you have uterine fibroids, you cannot stop playing sports. On the contrary, if you perform the recommended exercises, your general condition can be improved. The only exception is sports during menstruation.
Any physical activity is strictly prohibited in case of heavy menstruation
Myoma refers to chronic pathologies in which there are restrictions regarding physical activity. In order not to aggravate the situation, it is better to avoid training during menstruation.
The secret behind five drops or how to overcome ignorance
Menstruation is talked about reluctantly, as if one has to touch something very dirty. Men are especially disdainful, which is not surprising. Neither at school, nor at home, nor, especially at the university, does anyone talk about “those very days.” Maximum - a quick topic in biology class. Entire generations of men are growing up ready to flee from a forbidden topic to the ends of the earth or simply fall into the ground in shame. Again, this is not surprising!
Another strange and even scary thing is that women themselves are afraid to discuss natural processes. Advertising for pads and tampons shows cheerful young ladies to the point of gnashing their teeth. The blue screen literally screams - here we are, we’re not afraid, we’re talking! He speaks openly and clearly: “these days”! There are so many idiotic jokes on this topic! Especially there? where about “a creature that bleeds once a month, but does not die.”
Menstruation is like a strange holiday where the birthday girl is not entitled to cake, and guests try to stay away. And if in countries that have been touched by civilization, women simply remain silent, then in the rest of the world they feel shame. During this “special” period, they are not allowed to leave the house or see people. The objects they touched are destroyed. One of the toughest taboos that still exists in certain regions is that a woman during menstruation should not be seen by men. Allegedly, she takes away male power and brings misfortune.
In fact, it is outright ignorance that brings unhappiness. However, even in civilized countries, women, for example, are not allowed into church, considering them “dirty.” Such prohibitions frankly reek of disgust. By the way, disgust towards half of the world's population.
Recommendations for proper self-satisfaction
If there are no contraindications to masturbation, then you can study some recommendations from specialists that will help improve the result of this delicate process and prevent possible unpleasant consequences:
- immediately before starting masturbation, you must thoroughly wash your hands and genitals with water and intimate hygiene product;
- in order not to cause harm to the vaginal mucosa, use specialized lubricants sold at any nearest pharmacy;
- It is not recommended to start pleasing yourself in bed, as such actions will contribute to soiling the bed linen. As a rule, during menstruation, it is better to masturbate in the toilet, shower or bath;
- if there is a tampon in the vaginal cavity, remove it from there or reschedule the pleasure procedure for another time;
- You can caress yourself either with your fingers or with the help of special sex toys, which have been thoroughly disinfected beforehand;
- To get an orgasm, it is not necessary to use the vaginal cavity; a lot of vivid sensations can be obtained during sexual games, in which the impact of caressing objects and fingers comes only to the labia, anus and head of the clitoris.
What tools to use
When having sex, it is mandatory to use contraception. This will help:
- prevent sexually transmitted diseases;
- exclude possible infectious processes;
- eliminate the possibility of unwanted pregnancy.
The most common method of contraception is the use of condoms. The product will also help prevent the penis from coming into contact with blood.
Diaphragms can also be used. This remedy not only prevents pregnancy, but also controls discharge. Only a doctor can choose the right ones.
It is better to use a cap or mouthguard to collect menstrual blood.
You can use a diaphragm for contraception
