Can I have sex seven days after my period?

The menstrual period is a special few days. A healthy woman will have her period on time every month. When her period comes, her body will be weaker, she will have no strength, her mood will be low, and her appetite may also be poor. Some women don’t know whether they can have sex seven days after their period, worrying that having sex at this time will have a bad effect on their body. Is it possible to have sex seven days after their period? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Can I have sex seven days after my period?

It is not recommended to have sexual intercourse right after the menstrual period, otherwise it may cause bleeding. This is because when a woman's menstruation just ends, there are still some broken blood vessels and glandular ducts on the surface of her uterine cavity, the tiny blood vessels are still bleeding, and the new endometrium is just beginning to grow, indicating that there is no epithelial coverage yet. Although the wound has stopped bleeding at this time, it has not yet completely regenerated and repaired. If a couple engages in sexual intercourse at this time, the stimulation of the mechanical system will damage the wound surface that has not yet been fully regenerated and repaired, thus causing bleeding.

In addition, during the menstrual period, the body's resistance of women decreases. Even if the menstrual period has just ended, the body's resistance has not fully recovered. If you have sex at this time, bacteria will be brought into the reproductive tract, causing infection and inducing various gynecological inflammations, such as endometritis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.; and some menstrual secretions may also enter the male urethra, which may cause urethritis.

Therefore, women should have sexual intercourse 2-3 days after their menstruation ends. This is more beneficial to women's reproductive health and reduces the chance of their partners getting sick.

2. How to take care of yourself during menstruation

1. Keep the vulva clean

The female reproductive organs are complex in shape, with many wrinkles, and dirt easily accumulates, so it is extremely important to keep the external genitalia clean at all times. You should clean it regularly, change your underwear frequently, and develop the habit of cleaning the vulva every day. You can add a small amount of "vulva wash" in warm water, which can kill pathogenic bacteria and keep the vulva clean. It can still be used during menstruation. The wash basin and towel used for bathing should be separated from the foot basin and towel, and should be used by one person only to avoid cross-infection. It is best to take a shower.

2. Avoid getting wet and cold

During menstruation, you should keep warm and avoid getting wet or cold. During the menstrual period, you often experience discomfort such as back pain, lower abdominal distension, and general weakness. Your body's resistance decreases and you are prone to some diseases. You should be careful to avoid getting wet or cold, such as rain, wade in water, cold showers, swimming, and working outdoors for a long time on cold days. Excessive cold stimulation can cause menstrual disorders. Frequent exposure to damp and cold environments can cause excessive menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstruation, or induce other diseases.

3. Avoid strenuous exercise and overwork

During menstruation, you can study and work as usual, and also participate in appropriate physical exercise. You can do some light physical labor, walking and other appropriate activities, but avoid strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor, do not overwork, avoid increasing abdominal pressure and vibrating the pelvis to reduce bleeding.

4. Maintain a normal life routine

First of all, we should be cheerful and optimistic, and avoid worry, sadness, pain and unnecessary mental burden. A small number of people have unstable emotions during menstruation, become easily excited, upset, and lose their temper. They should be careful to restrain themselves.

3. Notes

Get enough rest and sleep, eat a nutritious diet, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or other irritating foods, and avoid smoking and drinking. Drink more boiled water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and keep your bowels and bladder open. If you encounter irregular menstruation, you should seek medical attention and receive symptomatic treatment in a timely manner. Do not take medicine or get injections at will, so as not to delay diagnosis and increase the difficulty of future treatment.