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Sexual intercourse during menstruation: Women usually do not prefer to have sexual intercourse during their menstruation. There are many reasons for this, such as discomfort during menstruation, abdominal pain, change in mood etc. But some people like to have sexual intercourse during menstruation. In such a situation, it is natural to arise whether or not to have sexual intercourse during menstruation? There are many types of discussions about this. After all, how safe is it?
Most women misunderstand that having sex during menstruation is insecure. But the opinion of experts is different on this. In this article, we will tell you how safe it is to have sex during menstruation and what women should take care of during this time. In this regard, Dr. Ankita Chandana, Associate Director of Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, has given some tips.
Most people have a question in mind whether it is possible to have sex during menstruation or not? There is no problem in having sex during menstruation. There have been many research on this, which shows that the blood of menstruation does not cause any problem in intercourse, but maintains the lubrication of the vagina. However, during sex you should take care that you do not have any discomfort or excess bleeding.
Sometimes sexual intercourse during menstruation can be more painful. Therefore, many people have to take additional care of hygiene due to heavy bleeding. But this does not mean that having sex during menstruation is bad. You just have to try to maintain cleanliness and take some care.
It is very important to take care of safety during menstruation. Making unprotected sex may increase the risk of infections like STD, STI, HIV. These viruses can spread rapidly through blood during menstruation. Therefore, doctors recommend using protection to have sex during this time. Along with this, having sex during this period also increases the chances of conception. Most women experience vaginal infection or itching before menstruation. This starts happening a week before their menstruation. In such a situation, if women have sex during their menstruation, then the risk of infection may increase. This can also affect their blood flow. This can cause vaginal irritation and itching.
Benefits of sexual activity during menstruation:
- Relieves menstrual pain. Having sex during the menstrual cycle leads to a hormone called endorphin, which helps in relieving menstrual pain.
- There is no need for lubrication because blood works.
possible side effects:
- Dirt can spread in the vagina due to sexual intercourse, so your cleanliness should be taken care of after sexual intercourse.
- CDC According to (Disease Control and Prevention Center), STI And H.I.V. The risk of increases. H.I.V. in menstrual blood There may be a virus. Health experts encourage the use of condoms to reduce risk.
- Menstrual blood may cause bad odor.
- The chances of getting pregnant increase when the menstrual cycle is small. Therefore, contraception should be used. Sperm can live in a woman’s body for a few days, and premature ovulation can cause fertilization.
When should one not do sexual activity?
- Women who do not want to get pregnant, should have safe sex during menstruation or not have sex at all.
- If there is a risk of sexually transmitted disease/HIV, sexual activity should not be performed during this period.
- To avoid vaginal/cervical infection, one must have safe sex or avoid having sex as unprotected sex increases the risk of infection.
- Research has shown that endometriosis increases the risk, so if you have persistent pelvic pain, avoid sexual activity.