What to do if you have sex during your period

There are many things that women cannot do during menstruation. For example, they cannot have sex or have sexual intercourse. Because women's body resistance is relatively weak during menstruation, having sex during this period is not only unhygienic, but also may cause inflammation to both parties. Therefore, if you want to have sex during menstruation, avoid it if possible. If it is unavoidable, take relevant protective measures and always pay attention to your health afterwards!

1. Why should you avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation?

Sexual intercourse during menstruation can cause damage to the reproductive organs and can easily introduce bacteria and viruses into the vagina, causing gynecological inflammation. During menstruation, women's bodies are relatively weak, and their physical fitness and immunity will decline. During this period, they should rest well, avoid overwork, pay attention to personal hygiene, keep their private parts clean and dry, and of course avoid having sex.

2. Harm of sexual life during menstruation

1. Due to excitement, the female genitals become congested, resulting in increased menstrual volume and prolonged menstrual period.

2. Men may bring bacteria into the vagina. Menstrual blood is a good breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms. Bacteria can easily breed and spread along the many tiny wounds and ruptured blood vessels in the endometrium, infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thus causing unnecessary trouble to the woman.

3. Menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis.

4. Having sex during menstruation may cause sperm to meet the damaged endometrium and overflowing blood cells, and even enter the blood, which may induce the production of anti-sperm antibodies, leading to immune infertility and sterility.

5. Having sex during menstruation may cause uterine contraction during sexual impulse, which may squeeze endometrial fragments into the pelvic cavity, causing endometriosis and leading to infertility.

3. Things to note when having sex during menstruation

1. Choose the right posture

Staying in the missionary position, where you lie down during sex, can reduce menstrual blood flow. Also try to be careful not to go too deep, because your uterus is lower at this time and is more sensitive during menstruation. If you feel any pain, tell your partner and proceed with caution.

2. Take protective measures

When you have your period, you are more likely to get STDs and metritis. Furthermore, the chances of getting pregnant during your period are small, but not impossible. So if you think you can't get pregnant if you have your period, you are wrong. Protection measures should still be used. Male condoms can help prevent pregnancy, prevent sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent blood from getting on your partner's reproductive organs.

3. Take a shower after sex

At least something will be stuck to you when you're done that you need to wash off. If you don't have sex in the shower, at least take a quick shower afterwards.