Having sex in the period

Skip navigation! Story from Sex. Smith , Charlotte Lewis. Period sex can be bloody, it can be messy, and it can be incredible.

Period sex is one of those taboo subjects that so many people still don't want to talk about, but that deep down loads of us want to ask questions about. Cosmopolitan UK spoke to women's menstrual health app, Clue to find out exactly what you need to know about having sex on your period, including period oral sex The endorphins released by orgasms can relieve common PMS symptoms such as stress, but they can also relieve menstrual cramps for some people - based on the strength and intensity of the climax. Vaginal orgasms have substantial alleviating properties, much more than clitoral stimulation.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Nearly half of women skip all genital activity during their time of the month, found a survey from period-tracking app Clue. Conclusion: It's time to stop shorting yourself of period sex. For one, you're likely off-the-rails horny , due to shifting hormonal levels.

Back to Pregnancy. Yes, although it's not very likely. If you have sex without using contraception, you can conceive get pregnant at any time during your menstrual cycle, even during or just after your period. You can also get pregnant if you have never had a period before, during your first period, or after the first time you have sex.