Here’s an honest confession – for a long time I was totally not okay with the concept of period sex and boy-oh-boy, I was wrong. Period sex can be one of the best sexual experiences of your life but there are way too many myths surrounding it. Perhaps that’s the reason why most people tend to think of period sex as a bloody mess (pun intended)!
If you have fallen into the trap of period myths then you are in luck as we are gonna bust them for you. Now let’s get to it.
You Can’t Get Pregnant During Period Sex
Just a PSA, there’s always a risk of pregnancy when it comes to unprotected heterosexual sex so periods or no periods, it is always better to be safe. Sperm can live in the female body for up to five days so you can never be too sure about it.
Period Sex Is Messy
Let’s be real, the real reason most of us avoid period sex is ‘coz it can get messy. We are worried about staining our sheets or grossing out our partner. But girl, shower sex is a great option during those days!
Period Sex Is Unhygienic
Tring Tring! Hello? It is science here and we are about to bust a myth. Period blood is not unhygienic and/or harmful in any way. Women bleeding down there is not dirty and it is perfectly safe to have vaginal sex during your periods!
Period Sex Is Too Painful
If you are afraid of period sex because it might be too painful then let us put your worries to rest. The truth is sex can help you with your cramps and let’s not forget an orgasm makes everything better. Just pick a position that is comfortable for you and don’t try anything too extreme.
Period Sex Makes You Bleed More
Sex can have an impact on your menstrual cycle but it won’t affect the bleeding at all. The contractions that you have during the act might push some more blood out but that’s all. It won’t affect your overall bleeding.
So, the next time aunt flo comes visiting, don’t be afraid of riding that wave in the bedroom. Just remember to use protection if you are getting some action!
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