“Is intercourse safe during menstruation?”

June 28th, 2011 // faq

Sex during periods is a matter of personal preference and cultural beliefs. Medically, it is safe to have sex during your period as long as you don’t use it as a ticket to have unprotected sex.

There are however, some risks in having sex during menstruation. These include;

• The likelihood of an HIV-infected woman’s passing the infection to her male partner is higher during her periods

• A woman’s chances of contracting an infection, (for e.g. herpes) from her male partner, are higher during her periods.

• Sex during menstruation puts a woman at higher risk of pelvic inflammatory disease

• A woman is also more likely to pass on other blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis- B or C to a partner during her period

• A woman is more likely to develop yeast or bacterial infections like candidiasis or bacterial vaginosis.

Following points should be kept in mind while having sex during periods;

• It’s advisable to use contraception, preferably a condom, as it will prevent transmission of infections and also protect you against any chances of pregnancy

• Consider using a dental dam while having oral sex during periods. They are available in various sizes and flavors

• Remember to remove your tampon before having sex!

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