Men are notorious for their aversion to anything concerning “woman troubles”, such as periods. We don’t want to be at the store when women buy tampons, and we don’t want our medicine cabinets stacked with panty liners.

It is true that some women are more passionate during their periods. The surge of hormones that comes with menstruation can make her more inclined toward sex, and she might even be able to achieve orgasm much easier.

Sex during periods is also healthy for a woman; because the orgasm releases some of the muscular tension in the vagina, and will also “clean out” all excess fluids that might build up during the use of a tampon or pad. This will relieve cramps significantly and make her feel better during her period.

The problem is that, no matter how you look at it, sex during periods is messy. Usually, having sex on an old towel or sheet will prevent anything else from becoming stained, but the thought might repulse one or both partners.

Some women are truly uncomfortable with the idea of their partners becoming privy to one of the most feminine of experiences. Likewise, some men simply don’t want to know about it.

One of the most effective ways to have sex during periods while discouraging the less appealing aspects of the act is to have sex in the shower, where any blood or other fluids are washed instantly down the drain

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This eliminates the need for a lengthy clean-up and can allow both men and women to forget about the period itself and focus on sex.

One of the main obstacles that couples face when it comes to this issue is that no one wants to bring it up. The woman will worry that her husband or boyfriend will be disgusted at the prospect of having sex during her period.

The man, likewise, will be concerned that she will immediately reject the idea upon suggestion. Even though both man and woman are interested in having sex during her period, it will never take place because they are too afraid to mention it.

It is absolutely safe to have sex during your period, provided that you don’t use this time as a free pass to have unprotected sex. The myth that sex during your period is dangerous originates largely from religious texts. Scientifically, however, there is no reason not to have sex during your period.

In fact, sex while you are menstruating can help ease the symptoms of PMS if you achieve orgasm. An orgasm releases endorphins, natural painkillers and mood enhancers, which can help with the cramps, headaches, mild depression, and irritability sometimes associated with periods. Also, many women enjoy sex more when they are menstruating because of increased feelings of fullness in the pelvic and genital areas, which give you a head start on arousal.