2007-01-10 15:17:37 · 10 answers · asked by Diani S 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Not necessarily. Barring any religious or cultural restrictions, you can, with limited risk.
Some research indicates it may even be beneficial against pelvic pain and cramping associated with menses [Gynecol Obstet Invest 2002;54(2):64-5 (ISSN: 0378-7346]. There *are* some limited physical risks, however, including the potential for contracting Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Use of a condom is recommended to lower that risk. Also, if sexual intercourse during menses does not lead to orgasm for the woman, pelvic congestion may be increased, thereby increasing the dysmenorrhea a woman experiences. There are also some reports that the activity will increase the risk of Endometriosis (not to be confused with PID/endometritis).
The advantages, on the other hand, are that pregnancy is far less likely to occur; orgasm may significantly decrease the amount of dysmenorrhea a woman experiences (as outlined in the study referenced above); and there are less days of abstinence in the monthly cycle [Arch Sex Behav. 2003 Apr;32(2):155-63; Contracept Technol Update. 1981 Dec;2(12):167; J. Reprod. Med., 1989, vol. 34, no11, pp. 887-890 (17 ref.].
It is the preference of the couple that will dictate such activity and not necessarily a physical limitation. Hope that helps.
2007-01-11 00:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. sex on your period is the best sex if both partners are up to it. Make sure to use a towel under you...preferably a red towel. Or just do it in the shower.
2007-01-11 00:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by StarrLee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No - but I gotta believe it's very, very messy and uncomfortable.
And what is this phrase that I keep hearing, "on your period". You are not "on" your period. You are "having" your period.
Sorry, but that kind of phrase drives me crazy.
2007-01-10 23:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by LABL 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not at all. Just remember that you can still get pregnant even when you are menstruating.
2007-01-11 01:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its not bad, just messy..it also depends on your partner whether or not they want to go there..otherwise, it doesnt hurt the insides of the woman..
2007-01-10 23:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Nikkib 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope. it can actually help relieve your cramps and stress! it may be messy so just put a towel under you. have fun!
2007-01-10 23:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Leigh 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's messy but good!!
Everything is more sensitive.
2007-01-10 23:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by li'lbit 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are comfortable with it and your partner is comfortable with it then there is nothing wrong with it. there are no health reasons that say you should not have intercourse during your menses.
2007-01-11 03:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yup
2007-01-10 23:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by I♥Ryan Sheckler :] 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no but its nasty
2007-01-10 23:23:31 · answer #10 · answered by rici2d 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋