Have you got any reasons why you wouldn't want to have sex during your entire menstrual cycle? Of course, it's totally fine to decide not to have sex during your period; after all, it's a personal choice. But those who do may be worried about stuff like bleeding or disliking the idea of cleaning up and so on. Here, we are going to discuss some pretty easy things that could help in making period sex not only more exciting but also cleaner and more comfortable.

Using Menstrual Products:

Period products are typically not sold as sex products. Instead, their advertising often characterizes period blood as something dirty, and the cold, clinical nature of many ads makes it seem as if period products and sex are incompatible. In fact, period products can make sex during menstruation much more enjoyable! Tampons, menstrual cups, or menstrual discs can all be used during sex provided you limit yourselves to external stimulation. Menstrual discs may be suitable for intercourse since the sit deep in the vagina, do not interfere with penetration and can even go unnoticed by a partner or client.

As a reminder, menstrual products are not contraceptive barriers and do not provide protection against STIs.

Change up the menu:

Having sex on your period is a choice, and you don't have to take everything the usual way! Be open to changing things that you usually do, and communicating about what you are comfortable with.

You might want to do mutual masturbation instead of penetration, only allow oral sex with an internal period product, or um, only perform oral sex with a septum piercing. It doesn't have to be either or, it can be anything you want it to be!

Sometimes shower sex during your period is the best choice.

It might boost your confidence and ease during shaky periods by rinsing away the blood and not having the "mess" remaining after. When there's lubricant involved, a silicone lubricant will be more long-lasting under water since water based is likely just to wash away.

Timing:

A lot of women get their heaviest flow right when they first start their period, and the bleeding becomes lighter as the days pass. If the quantity of blood really makes you think twice about having sex, you may want to consider not having sex on the 2-3 heaviest days only rather than completely avoiding sex during the whole period.

Towels and Blankets:

One of the first thoughts for many people on how to avoid messing up the furniture due to period sex is simply putting down a towel. And towels Actually do help for small amounts of bodily fluids but if larger amounts are involved, the fluids will eventually soak through. A waterproof sex blanket like the Liberator sex blanket could be a better solution for you. These sex blankets are not only 100% waterproof but also velvety soft and machine-washable.

Benefits of Period Sex:

• Having an orgasm is a great mood booster and is also one of the best ways to relieve pain caused by cramps.
• What is more, menstrual blood can be a really good natural lubricant!
• Also, some people have a surge of sex drive during their period, so the pleasure could only be amplified.
• Many people can think of many reasons why they are really into period sex. For instance, the level of intimacy and trust may be a lot higher, certain bloody kinks may be involved, or one could be mainly attracted to the naturalness aspect of it.

Risks of Period Sex:

If you regularly have sex that might lead to pregnancy, then it is always good to remember that pregnancy is still a possibility if one or both of you is menstruating. Sperm can live in the female body for up to 6 days (as Planned Parenthood), so if ovulation occurs within this period, there is a chance for fertilization. The good news is if you are on birth control pills, it is perfectly fine to have sex that could bring pregnancy during your period/sugar pills, as long as you have been taking your pill correctly (Planned Parenthood).

STIs can happen due to having sex at any time in your cycle, including when you're menstruating. STIs are spread either by bodily fluid or skin-to-skin contact, and consistently using protection like external condoms, internal condoms, toy covers, or dental dams can help reduce the chances of getting an infection. It's also very important to keep your sex toys clean by washing them after every use and letting them dry completely before storing them.