No more desire during periods: is this normal and can we have sex?

Some women feel more desire just before or during their period. For a partner, this change can be surprising: should we follow this desire, avoid any penetration or wait for the end of menstruation?

A rise in libido during this period can be perfectly normal. And contrary to some misconceptions, reports during periods are not automatically dangerous. Above all, consideration should be given to comfort, protection, hygiene and the risk of sexually transmitted infection.

Why can desire increase during menstruation?

The libido varies throughout the cycle and does not follow exactly the same pattern in all women.

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Hormonal fluctuations can alter excitement, genital sensitivity and mood. In some people, desire decreases during menstruation; In others, it increases.

Congestion in the pelvic region and increased sensitivity can also make caresses more pleasant.

Finally, the psychological context matters: some women feel more relaxed about the risk of pregnancy, even if this risk is never completely zero during menstruation.

Can we make love during menstruation?

Yes, if both partners want it and the menstruating person feels good.

The rules do not automatically make the report unhealthy. Vaginal penetration during menstruation can be comfortable for some women and unpleasant for others, especially in case of cramps or high flow.

There is no general medical need to wait systematically two or three days after the end of menstruation before resuming sexual activity.

Infections: the important point

The main safety topic is sexually transmitted infections. Contact with blood can facilitate the transmission of certain infectious agents when a partner is carrier.

The condom therefore remains recommended when the STI status of the partners is not established or when protection is usually necessary.

The report during menstruation alone does not cause infection of the uterus or infertility. These claims are too categorical. Good hygiene and appropriate protection remain important, however, as during any sexual intercourse.

Can you get pregnant during your period?

The risk is often lower, but It's not zero.

Sperm can survive several days in the reproductive system. In a woman with a short or irregular cycle, early ovulation can therefore make pregnancy possible after a report that has occurred towards the end of menstruation.

If pregnancy is not desired, use reliable contraception even during menstruation.

Do reports increase the flow?

Orgasm and penetration can sometimes bring more blood out at the time of intercourse, in particular because of contractions of the uterus and vaginal movement.

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This does not necessarily mean that the rules become dangerously more abundant or that the cycle is «out of order».

On the other hand, if bleeding seems very different from your usual menstruation, becomes extremely abundant or is accompanied by unusual pain, you must seek medical advice.

How to make the report more comfortable?

If both partners want to have a report during the period, a few simple precautions are often enough:

• Use a dark towel or washable protection on the bed; ;
• Have tissues or towel nearby; ;
• use a condom when necessary; ;
• Start slowly; ;
• Choose a comfortable position; ;
• Add lubricant if the sensations are too dry despite the flow; ;
• Simply wash after intercourse without internal vaginal douching.

Avoid penetration if the person feels severe pain, severe cramps or no longer feels like it.

What if one of them is not comfortable?

The desire of one never creates an obligation for the other.

If your partner wants intimacy during his period but you don't want penetration, you can offer other forms of proximity: kissing, massage, mutual masturbation, caresses or use of an external sex toy.

The most important thing is to explain her discomfort without presenting the menstruating person as «dirty» or abnormal.

Use sex toys during periods

An external vibrator or other sex toy can be used during menstruation if its material and cleaning allow it.

Clean the product carefully after use. If a sex toy is shared between partners or used on multiple areas of the body, use a condom on the toy or clean it according to the recommendations before changing users or zones.

A waterproof model is obviously easier to wash.

When is it better to avoid?

Post the report if you feel:

• unusual pelvic pain; ;
• extremely heavy bleeding; ;
• fever; ;
• symptoms of infection; ;
• significant discomfort; ;
• Or just no desire to have a relationship at that time.

In these situations, comfort and health come before the idea of «satisfying» the partner.

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conclusion

Having more desire during menstruation is a normal variation for some women. It is not necessary to automatically refuse any privacy for fear of damaging health.

Reports during menstruation can be performed if both partners are comfortable, with contraception and protection against STIs when necessary. The right choice depends above all on the comfort, consent and preferences of the couple.