What are the problems with having sex during menstruation?

Today's living conditions are much more open than before, and there are not so many cultural taboos. In the past, people would find it difficult to talk about this aspect of sex, but now it has become a topic that men and women often talk about. However, some people have sex during menstruation. Whether this will cause damage to organs has always been a concern for many young people.

Sex during menstruation is a cultural taboo

Modern people generally do not have sex during menstruation. Of course, there are some modern medical reasons for this. Before Western medicine was introduced to China, traditional Chinese medicine also talked about taboos during menstruation. There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine: “Having sexual intercourse before the menstrual period ends can make one sick.” However, in fact, the taboo on having sex during menstruation originated before medicine and is a cultural taboo.

Chinese people still call menstruation "bad luck". This saying actually has two meanings. On the one hand, it refers to women, meaning it is troublesome, dirty, and shameful. On the other hand, it refers to men, meaning that if a man has sex with a woman and accidentally gets his hands on her menstrual blood, he will be unlucky.

What are the dangers of having sex during menstruation

Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon unique to women. During the menstrual period, some changes will occur in various parts of the body. The most prominent changes are: the excitability of the cerebral cortex decreases, and the body's resistance is worse than usual. The endometrium in the genitals sheds and bleeds, the cervix opens, and the alkaline menstrual blood neutralizes the acidic environment of the vagina, reducing the acidity of the vagina and weakening the natural barrier function.

If you have sex during your menstrual period, the following adverse consequences may occur:

1. Heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstrual period

Due to the excitement of both parties, the insertion of the penis will cause the female genitals to become congested, leading to increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period.

2. Endometrial infection

During sexual intercourse at this time, the male reproductive organ may bring bacteria into the vagina. Menstrual blood is a good culture medium for bacteria and other microorganisms. Bacteria can easily multiply 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. Causes male urethritis

Menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis.

4. Cause infertility

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

Therefore, for the sake of both parties' health and common future, do not make exceptions. If necessary, you can also help your husband caress you to relieve his "excessive sexual desire". But no matter what the circumstances, sexual intercourse during menstruation should be prohibited.