Having sex during menstruation is still a controversy. On the one hand, there are some possible health risks. However, on the other hand, having sex during menstruation can actually provide various benefits.
Some women may still feel afraid and hesitant to have sex during menstruation. There are those who have the belief that it is taboo to do, but there are also those who do not have a problem.
When viewed from a medical point of view, having sex during menstruation is actually okay to do even though there are risks that can occur, especially if the activity is not done properly.
Therefore, it is important to know what are the benefits and risks of having sex during menstruation before you and your partner want to try it.
Some Benefits of Having Sex During Menstruation
As previously mentioned, having sex during menstruation can bring various benefits. Following are some of them:
1. Relieves cramps during menstruation
Some women will experience complaints during menstruation, such as cramps or abdominal pain, breast pain, and headaches. Sex during menstruation is believed to relieve these complaints.
During sex, the body will release endorphins, especially when reaching orgasm. Endorphins are hormones that can trigger feelings of pleasure and reduce pain.
2. Reduce stress
In addition to various physical complaints, not a few women also feel the changes mood, such as irritability, sadness, or even depression. No wonder women can experience stress during menstruation.
By having sex during menstruation, physical and psychological symptoms that appear during menstruation can be reduced.
3. Shorten the menstrual period
Sex can also make menstruation finish faster. This is because sex during menstruation can stimulate the release of uterine wall tissue and uterine wall muscle contractions, so that menstrual blood and unfertilized eggs come out faster.
4. Give more satisfaction
Having sex during menstruation is also known to give more satisfaction. The reason is because there are hormonal changes in women who are menstruating or menstruating so they feel more passionate.
Risks of Having Sex During Menstruation
Although sex during menstruation has its benefits, this certainly cannot be separated from several risks that can occur, such as:
Sexually transmitted infections
One of the risks of having sex during menstruation is the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, especially if sex is done without a condom.
When having sex during menstruation, the penis will be in direct contact with the menstrual blood that comes out. This can cause germs and viruses found in the blood to be transmitted to partners.
Therefore, you are advised not to have sex during menstruation, especially if you have certain diseases that can be transmitted through blood or semen, such as HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, or hepatitis B.
Vaginal yeast infection
The vagina has normal acidity or pH levels ranging from 3.8 to 4.5. However, during menstruation, the pH level will increase and this can trigger the development of yeast in the vaginal area and cause vaginal yeast infections.
Occurrence of pregnancy
Some people may believe that sex during menstruation does not cause pregnancy. However, this is not entirely true.
Having sex during menstruation, especially if without a condom, turns out to have a chance of creating a pregnancy. However, this opportunity is smaller when compared with sex during the fertile period.
Tips for having sex during menstruation
For those of you and your partner who want to try to have sex during menstruation, you should pay attention to the following things before you want to do it:
- Make sure your partner does not feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable so that sex is not disturbed.
- Avoid having sex when menstrual blood is flowing heavily, such as the first or second day of menstruation.
- Use a base such as a soft clean towel over the bed to avoid blood stains on the surface of the bed.
- Try some sex positions, such as the missionary position, which can limit bleeding.
When in doubt do it in bed, make love under shower bathroom can also be an option. You don't have to worry about the menstrual blood being scattered because it will immediately be washed away by the water. You and your partner can clean each other's body and arouse sex drive.
Using a female condom can also be an option to reduce the amount of blood that comes out during sex. You don't have to worry about seeing red or dark brown blood clots during or after sex, as this is normal.
Sex can indeed increase intimacy in domestic relationships, but don't let this become a burden for you. If you feel uncomfortable having sex during menstruation, communicate it with your partner. Likewise if you actually want to have sex during menstruation.
If you or your partner experience complaints during or after having sex during menstruation, consult a doctor so that an examination can be carried out and given treatment if necessary.