Question?

[kristleclear.livejournal.com]

Has anyone ever had sex while you're on you period? Is there that big a difference between sex while you're not on your peiod. Please tell me before this weekend if possible, if you know what I mean.

Comments

[deathchicken.livejournal.com]

well, of course there will be more, er, lubrication...but it really doesn't matter, only if the guy minds getting splattered. at least, *I* don't think it matters. anyone else care to explain better than me? ^_^

Where to start...

[scarlett75.livejournal.com]

There are several differing opinons on this! :) There ARE people who LOVE having sex while a woman is having her period. While I've done it, I don't find it anymore stimulating than non-menstrual sex. BUT, you do have the benefit of added "lubrication". You also have an enhanced blood flow to the nerve endings in the area, which makes the vagina feel tighter to the man and the sex can be more pleasurable for you. However, sometimes all of this "pleasure" is voided out by any uncomfortabeness (is that a word?) you have about the situation. One thing you will need to consider is the mess... it's not horrific, but it can stain! This leads to the term "brown towel days", which some patients use to describe sex during menses. You'll want to put an old towel or blanket down if you don't want to stain the sheets. Aside from that, it is perfectly safe to do it (provided you use protection if you don't want to get pregnant). If you aren't married or in a VERY monogomous relationship, you need to use protection to prevent STD's which are slightly easier to catch during this time of the month because of the physiology surrounding your menses (open cervix, high exchange of bodily fluids, abrasions in the cervix/vagina from tampon use). Otherwise...if you want to try it...have at it!

[eebomb.livejournal.com]

Thought I'd add in that I've heard somewhere that sex can help relieve some menstrual pain as it helps the uterus to relax.

Great & Not-So-Great

[huntressdiana.livejournal.com]

Just like the person before me said, for some women, having sex during your period can help you to relax and even get rid of cramps (for awhile).

However, there is another side to this. A friend of mine, tried this...and when she climaxed, her words were, "It hurt like hell...and then about 5 minutes later I (cramps) felt better."

I've tried it twice, and you do need a towel underneath. I suggest a towel as it's easier to wash than a blanket.

[hava.livejournal.com]

My advice: Do it in the shower! That way, nobody has to look at the mess, if the mess is a problem. Other things to note: during your period, your tissue is more swollen and sensitive, leaving opportunity for more pain (so be careful) but also more pleasure (for both of you). There will be extra lubrication, but still, while menstruating, the tissue is extremely delicate, so try and use some water-based lube as well. It'll prevent you being sore the next day. Orgasm may have a bit of an element of pain to it (good if you're into that sort of thing, bad if not), and afterwards, many women report a release of cramping for a while, as well as some easing of the flow. One thing- try not to be too hard on your poor uterus... and USE A CONDOM. It is still possible to get pregnant while on your period. It's a rare occurrence, but it does happen.

And oh, yeah. Take out your tampon first! *grin* You don't wanna know about the girl who forgot... she was in a world of hurt.

Have fun!

[the-marionette.livejournal.com]

I know women who don't care if they're on their period. Personally? The whole thing just wierds me out so I am off limits during my period. I have done it on my period and the extra lubrication was a good thing but I found that the cramps and PMS just made the whole experience annoying rather than enjoyable.

Thanx Ya'll!

[kristleclear.livejournal.com]

I'll have to think about all the information you gave me and figure out whether to do it from there. By the way, where can I get some of those Keepers?

Re: Thanx Ya'll!

[divinemissa.livejournal.com]

You can get The Keeper at www.thekeeperstore.com

Instead is at the grocery store in the same aisle as the tampons and pads. You might have to try a few different stores, since not all places carry them

[sweet-sunrise.livejournal.com]

For me it tends to make my cramps worse during. My entire tummy/and lower tummy just tighten up so much because its usually intense. I do however suggest doing it in the shower or some other type place...skinny dipping prehasps *s*. Amazingly, alot of guys dont mind the blood...it seems more women do than them.

[kersy.livejournal.com]

i read somewhere that it's dangerous to have sex during your period because it pushes the blood that should be coming out of you up into your uterus and can cause serious infections. you also shouldnt do certain excercizes/yoga positions/ etc. during your period. i'll check online for more information and let ya'll know

[punkrckgirl69.livejournal.com]

alot of yoga tapes (least the ones i have) have a warning right at the beginning that you should NOT do yoga while you have your period. i'm not sure why to this..but i never was a dare devil and did it anyways. so 5 days out of the month there is no yoga. but if you know why please let me know.

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[kersy.livejournal.com]

i looked in the book yoga: the iyengar way and it says "during menstruation it is not advisable to follow an ordinary asana session, as this may be injurious. There is heat in the body and cooling postures are done to counteract this". i couldnt find anything else but it seems logical that a person would do this while on their period, just as you shouldnt do certain poses when pregnant and should do yoga with empty bowels and stomach. also your body is just more sensitive and weak when you have your period and shouldnt excercize or drink alcohol as much during it.

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[punkrckgirl69.livejournal.com]

i knew about not eating before hand and stuff...just no one i knew, knew why you couldnt do it while you were on your period. hmm interesting..

actually if i am having a heavy flow i do drink cuz it lessens my cramps and decreases my flow. its werid. i also dont get hung over at these times. LOL i dont know! like i said its werid....

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[kersy.livejournal.com]

oh i meant you usually get drunk quicker on your period, but it does lessen your cramps, and any other pain you're feeling... ;)

[(Anonymous)]

My fiance and I have made love during her period before. It really depends on your partner's attitude I suppose. She was rather self-consious about the whole idea, even if she did want to. I don't think it's gross or anything, and I did my best to make her realize that she's beautiful and desireable to me regardless. Hopefully your bf is rather understanding of these things (although you probably wouldn't be mentioning it if he wasn't).

One thing to keep in mind though...2 days later, just after her period came to an end, she contracted a bladder infection. Us making love pushed blood into the urethra, causing this. Keep this thing in mind before you do it. You can protect him from an infection if he wears a condom , but you can't protect yourself.

And just as some others have said, an orgasm during your menses can help relieve cramps (obviously I didn't learn this from experience, just from what I've heard...:P).

[kersy.livejournal.com]

okay i looked it up. you shouldnt have sex during your period cuz it pushes the blood up into your fallopian tubes and can cause endometriosis which is a condition, usually resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea, that is characterized by the abnormal occurrence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus. if you want to know more about endometriosis check out this site: http://dictionary.directhit.com/dictionary/search.php?qry=endometriosis

[libra-kat.livejournal.com]

Endometreoisis is really serious. I thought for sure I had it, until I got on birthcontrol.

[urania.livejournal.com]

I'd never heard the bit about dysmennorhea or endometriosis before... it's fairly unlikely i'd say, as tampon usage could do the same thing, and pushing the blood into the fallopian tubes (at the other end) of the uterus from the vagina seems farily implausible too. if you're worried, though, ask your gyno.

to help with urinary infections: pee right after you have sex. no joke.

[(Anonymous)]

Yeah, we learned this afterwards. It would have been nice to have known in advance though...:)

[scarlett75.livejournal.com]

Amen, to the peeing!! :) I've never heard the bit about dysmennorhea of endo either...?????

[luddicj.livejournal.com]

the first time i ever had sex, she was on her cycle. it was in no way gross. she seemed quite a bit self conscious about it but i'm glad she spread her legs and introduced me to the world of sex, the oneness of the sexes.