Prostaglandins are responsible for uterus muscle contractions, which can bring on tummy pain and cramping. There are many well-known methods of easing this monthly lower abdomen pelvic cramping. Often, taking the over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine ibuprofen this acts to counteract the effect of prostaglandins is all it takes for the crampy pains to subside. Alternative common pain-relieving methods include cuddling a hot water bottle, hot baths or showers, wearing looser clothing, and exercise. A lesser known method of pain relief, but a surprisingly effective one, is having sex.
Period Sex - I Prefer Sex When My Girlfriend Is on her Period
This story contains graphic descriptions of sexual situations. I was never into getting my "red wings" until I met my college girlfriend. She was—college guy's dream—into very kinky things I had never considered. That included sex on her period. When she first suggested we try it, I admit I was reluctant.
Anytime bodily fluids are coming out of someone, it's uncomfortable. Blood coming out from the mysterious nether regions is particularly unsettling, and to many, men and women, a little gross. For most women periods take up three to five days each month for around four decades. That adds up, so women and their partners are almost guaranteed to want to have sex at some point during that time. There is nothing wrong with having sex while a woman is on her period, but there are some details about this situation you and she might want to know first.
For many women, menstruation means being bowled over with painful cramps , bloating like mad, and buckling up for an emotional roller coaster. But even if you're one of the lucky people who doesn't experience much PMS , you still have to deal with blood flowing out of one of your body's orifices, which can be kind of weird. But you shouldn't feel like you can't have sex at will just because there's blood coming out of the place where said sex usually takes place.