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8 Reasons Why Period Sex Is Great, And We Should Stop Cringing

8 Reasons Why Period Sex Is Great, And We Should Stop Cringing

  • by Jekaterina Gussarova
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8 Reasons Why Period Sex Is Great, And We Should Stop Cringing

  • by Jekaterina Gussarova

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🌟 Quick Highlights 🌟

1️⃣ It’s Natural! Period sex is as natural as breathing. Let's embrace it with joy!


2️⃣ Zero Mess, Zero Stress. With a bit of preparation, it’s smooth sailing ahead.

3️⃣ It Can Actually Be Comforting! A little intimacy goes a long way when you're feeling crampy.

4️⃣ You’re Not Alone! Many people enjoy period sex—it's more common than you think.

5️⃣ It Can Spice Things Up 🔥 A new experience can bring extra excitement to your relationship.

 

👩‍⚕️ Top Tips from Our Experts 👩‍⚕️

1️⃣ Plan Ahead! Use towels, dark sheets, or even a shower curtain. You’ll thank us later.


2️⃣ Keep It Clean! Hygiene is key—refresh with a quick wash before and after. Keep it fresh!

3️⃣ Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! Make sure you're both on the same page before diving in.

4️⃣ Choose the Right Protection 💖 Whether it’s a tampon, menstrual cup, or just good old-fashioned towels, make sure you're comfortable.

5️⃣ Relax and Enjoy the Moment! Remember, it’s all about fun and connection. Enjoy your intimate time together!

 

Are you afraid to have sex on your period? While most women still hesitate to enjoy their sexual activities during their menstruation period, the truth is a large ratio of couples are not ready to take a break and they find sex during this period great.

It is believed period sex is messy and disgusting in some situations but what we may not know is the situation will only be messy if there is no preparation before sex. Therefore, when discussing period sex, we need to deal with facts to make it possible and enjoyable. Just because a woman is on her period does not limit her from enjoying her sexuality. Furthermore, sex during menstruation flow is not as messy as most people think. It is just blood that is easily washed off after climaxing. While there are numerous myths surrounding period sex, this article tries to clarify on benefits or eight reasons why sex during periods is great.

Period Sex Helps Alleviate Menstrual Cramps

Some women experience unbearable pain during their menstrual flows. While over-the-counter pain relievers can help deal with the pain, most sex experts suggest that nothing can help alleviate cramps like orgasms. During an orgasm, the body releases endorphins, such as serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin which help relieve pain and stress. Dopamine and serotonin also help change pain sensitivity and provide relief from menstrual cramping.  Therefore, women facing major cramping during their period are encouraged to engage in sexual games, whether alone or with their partner, and try to achieve orgasms.

It Enhances Lubrication

The vagina is likely to be dry; hence, a woman needs regular lubrication during sex. However, during menstrual flow, the vagina becomes wet, reducing the need for lubricants during penetration. While this might sound good news, sex doctors still recommend being careful and starting slow since what flows out is mostly the uterine lining mixed with blood. Therefore, two lovers should agree on penetration since the woman might experience pain when the uterine wall is hit.

The hormonal fluctuation occurring during the menstruation cycle can also increase the sex drive in women. This makes sex more enjoyable, leading to more natural vaginal lubrication, which reduces the application of artificial lubricants. However, women are advised to use protection to avoid infections and pregnancy.

It Helps Shorten the Period

Orgasms also stimulate the uterus to contract and push out more blood. The uterine contractions help flush out the prostaglandins, chemical compounds responsible for menstrual cramps. Therefore, more blood flowing out and the flushing of the chemical compounds help shorten the period and relieve the woman from pelvic pain resulting from cramps.

Although this is not the only guaranteed way to shorten the menstruation cycle, orgasms have significant benefits during the period; hence worth considering. Also, the woman does not only need to have sex with her partner to realize the benefits. She can also engage in solo activities like masturbation as a faster way to reach orgasm.

It Enhances Intimacy

Sex during periods means the woman is ready to open up her floodgates for penetration. While almost 85% of women are not comfortable with having sex during their period, terming it dirty, those who do it admit that the action makes their relationships stronger. This is because trying new things and going beyond the normal aspects of a relationship needs trust. Period sex also makes the woman vulnerable, which is a significant factor that helps increase intimacy among lovers.

Period Increases the Woman’s Libido

A good percentage of women can admit that menstruation makes them horny, making them feel like having sex whenever they have the chance. This is a normal thing, even though some women may try to hide their heightened feelings.

During the period, the pelvic area and genitals get swollen, which increases arousal. The estrogen is usually low at the beginning of the menstrual period and rises during the flow. The blood flow also makes the vagina and vulva more sensitive to touch, intensifying horniness and sexual pleasure.

It Forces Partners to Try New Sex Positions

Undoubtedly, period sex can force couples to get out of their comfort zones and try new ways of achieving pleasure. For example, since the flow may stain the expensive bedsheets, couples can opt for sex on the floor, or in the shower. Instead of vaginal sex, lovers can also try anal or oral sex if they are afraid of playing with blood. However, whichever option they choose, they need to be careful and discuss with each other before trying. Those who find it hard to abandon their comfort zones entirely can still go for period cups.

Period Sex May Not Be as Gross as Most Think

Most people still believe that period sex is messy. However, the truth is once someone is fully aroused, the idea about being in their period may not even cross their mind. Sexual arousal overpowers the natural disgust, and everything will eventually fall behind sex. Besides, the sexual hormones rise to their peak during the period, which boosts the mood than other days of the month. Therefore, when comparing the tolerance for other things like menstrual blood and increased sex mood, it is undoubtedly right to say that one will go for sex first before dealing with the mess.

It Relieves Migraine’s

Another benefit of period sex is its fight against menstrual migraines. Menstrual migraines are slight headaches that occur when a woman is on her period. Although some women are not comfortable having sexual intercourse while experiencing menstrual migraines since they find it hard to feel the pleasure, the largest percentage of those who have sex admit that it partially or completely helps relieve headaches.

The Bottom Line

Period sex is something that most women would love to try, though they are blinded by numerous myths surrounding it. Menstrual blood can be messy, especially to bedsheets, if not handled well. However, when weighing the pros and cons of period sex, it is clear that pros surpass the cons, making period sex a must-try act for couples. But before settling for the idea, couples should learn more about period sex tips, including using protection, menstrual cups or towels, and trying new ways of stimulation.


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