Can sex make your period lighter

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. It's and all that, but some people are genuinely still under the impression that period blood is 'impure' and carries infections that could spread if another person comes into contact with it.

One night last month, my phone began wildly vibrating with a string of texts from a panicked friend who was debating whether or not she could be pregnant after having sex while she was on her period. She had been experiencing a heavy flow throughout that whole week, including right up until the moment she had sex. Immediately following sex, her period was extremely light, and her cycle ended up being two days shorter than normal. The morning after she frantically texted me, she called her gynecologist's office to gain some insight into what might be happening in her uterus. That's when she found out that lighter, shorter periods frequently happen when engaging in sex while menstruating.

Here's everything you need to know about sexual intimacy during that time of the month, from infection risk to birth control. For some women, sex during menstruation can be even more pleasurable than at other times of the month. The need for lubrication lessens during your period, and having an orgasm can soothe period-related symptoms, such as cramps.

During your reproductive years, you will have your period roughly once a month. Having sex during your period is entirely safe, although it can sometimes get messy. If you are wearing a tampon , take it out beforehand. To avoid staining your sheets, have a towel ready to lie on.