In order to have sex on your period, put a towel down, have some wet wipes handy, and try not to be squeamish. Period sex is a great pain reliever, encourages intimacy, and it comes with its own natural lube! Read on for more deets!

Here is the only sex advice guide you will need for how to have sex on your period. The experts at easysex.com have compiled all the tips and hints for you! Having sex on your period doesn't have to be the messy pursuit many people seem to think it is going to be -- in fact, quite the opposite! Here's a step by step guide to how you can make period sex a great experience for all involved!

Instead of letting your period sex become an embarrassing fiasco, with a few simple preparations, you can make this a hot mess!

So you have already decided that you are going to have sex on your period? or maybe you need a few hints before you commit? Either way, there are a few things you may want to do before you really get down to it. If you don't get any further than this sentence -- put a towel down.

You are still at risk of STIs and even of getting pregnant while you are on your period, so should you make sure that your partner wears a condom? the hard line would be yes, always, but the softer line is that if you know your partner to be clear of STIs, and if you are not at the end of your period, then sex without a condom carries a far lesser risk of either catching an STI or getting up the duff. However, it is best to use your own discretion and to not take any chances.

The usual wisdom about having sex on your period is that it will not result in pregnancy, but hold your horses -- you need to know how far into your period before you go ahead and let him come inside you. Why? The simple answer is that if you have unprotected sex towards the end of your period, the sperm can actually survive inside you for up to 5 days. This is not a big deal if you are heavily flowing, as the blood and other fluids you produce on your period should flush out the offending little wrigglers, but towards the end of your cycle when the flow has become a mere dribble, those pesky sperm can hang on for dear life. Make sure you wear make your fella wear a condom if you are getting towards the end of your flow, or if you are unsure. Better safe than sorry, as they say!

Some people like to distract from the sometimes messy nature of period sex by playing music, having some mood lightning, even strewing petals around the scene of your period love making. This is all well and good, but one of the most essential period sex items would have to be a towel -- and a dark colored towel at that. lay it on the bed before you get down to the deed, and think about all the mood lighting and other sexy paraphernalia after.

To be perfectly honest, period sex is probably best attempted lying down. Standing up is a good position in other situations, but think about gravity and what effect it might have on your menstrual juices -- not to mention the carpet. Lying down in the missionary position is probably the best position for period sex, though by all means have a go at it doggy style. This may be a little sore if you are having nasty period cramps, so if in doubt, plump for lying on your back with your legs around your partner.

1. It can alleviate your pain. Yes, period sex can definitely be used as a pain reliever.

2. It can hasten a heavy period. That's right, having sex on your period can help to draw out a very heavy flow and bring your period to a swifter conclusion.

3. Near the start of your period, it can help bring your period on quicker. Yes, if you are getting frustrated waiting to bleed when you are near the start of your menstrual cycle, having sex can help to induce the blood to start flowing.

4. It increases oxygenated blood flow to your whole body, and importantly here, to your genitals. This helps to reduce the discomfort of a very heavy period, and also increases sensitivity meaning that the sex itself is even better than usual.

5. Blood is a great natural lube. Okay, don't use blood as a lube when you're not on your period, as that might be a little... odd. But by all means make full use of the lubricating properties of your menstrual blood when you are on your period.

6. Your partner can come inside you if you are careful about it.

7. You can be more sexually aroused during you period.

8. Your sensitive mood can help you to be more emotionally intimate with your partner.

9. It's actually not that messy!

10. It's extremely common. Pretty much everyone has sex on their period. If your guy is too squeamish about it, perhaps let him know gently that he is in fact in the minority of men. Most guys don't want to think that, so he should shape up pretty fast.

There are some drawbacks to period sex. There is the chance of infection, for one thing, though if you practice good hygiene then you can successfully avoid this one. There is also the risk of getting pregnant, but again if you are careful then this can be side stepped. All told, there is absolutely no reason why you should avoid period sex all together, just make sure that you are hygienic and use protection if you need to, or if you are unsure whether you need to -- after all, it is better to be safe than sorry, as they say.

1. It can help affirm your femininity. There is nothing quite like having sex on your period to not only remind you that you are indeed a woman, but to really take the time to dig in deep and revel in your womanhood. Because it is such an immersive experience, having period sex can make your femininity stand out in sharp contrast; this is due in large part to the sensorial aspect of one's period -- it is an all-senses wide extravaganza of womanhood, which takes in sight, smell, taste (depending on how adventurous and open to experiments your partner might happen to be,) touch (we should hope so, anyway), and sound (mostly groaning!)

2. It can bring you even closer to your partner. Having sex on your period can definitely help to bring the two of you (or more, if you have a really wild side to you) closer together. There is something very intimate about period sex -- it could be the amount of closeness that you can get -- for instance, there is less need for condoms in some cases, so you can get close as skin to skin and share bodily fluids in ways you might not normally be able to. But there is also something quite sacred about a woman's period -- allowing a man inside you at this time is a bit like letting him inside the temple of your body -- a man should be honored to be allowed to have sex with you when you are on your period. There is also something very vulnerable about a woman on her period -- most people do not want o be seen when they are not at their best, and let's face it, most of us feel very much not at our best when we are having our periods, right? Letting a man be around you when you are tired, grouchy, emotional, in pain, and bleeding -- that can be tough to do! But having sex when you are feeling that way too takes a level of intimacy a lot of guys simply do not get to enjoy with their partners.

3. It means that you can have sex any day of the month.

4. You can have absolutely wicked orgasms.

5. You can get your partner to do pretty much whatever you want afterwards. Yeah, why not? You're on your period, so why not get him to go get you pizza. He'd be a fool to argue with you on your period, right?

6. It helps motivate you to do some washing. Okay, this might seem a little counter intuitive on the face of it -- what is so good about getting the sheets dirty and the towels, too, for that matter? Well, as most women find out sooner or later, having your period can make you a little lackadaisical about housework at best. At worst, it just tends not to get done at all. Getting the bed dirty, though, tends to have a galvanizing effect on the old motivation when it comes to doing some laundry. But be sure to get him to do it for you.

7. Period Week is Princess Week, not Blowjob Week. Make sure that your partner understands this one. If not, try writing that on a post-it note and sticking it to the fridge, his car, or his forehead if he's really not getting the message.

8. It adds to the excitement of life. Oh come on -- who hasn't felt the intense joy and relief of coming on their period when they were worried they might have got pregnant? And what do you do as soon as you realize you are not pregnant? That's right. You go and have unprotected sex on your period. Perhaps not to be recommended in the majority of circumstances, but it happens, right?

9. By embracing your femininity you fight the prejudice about a woman's body. It has been said that if you want to change the world you have to start person by person, from the inside. The world that we know is sexist by its very inception and the way that society is organized; by being as much the woman that you are and truly embracing your womanhood, you help to make the word a fairer place, a more feminine place. That can start with you and your guy having sex with your period. It is not something to be taken lightly -- by politicizing sex in this way, you make every act significant -- it changes HIS mind, too, and he will in turn pass on that he has amazing sex on a woman's period -- and word will get around. It will also help you to really feel the power of your womanhood and get in touch with feelings that you might not have realized you had.

10. You assert yourself as a sexual being. You almost certainly feel as though you are a sexual being already, but by having sex on your period you will awaken a side of your animal nature that you may not have truly connected with till now. Having an awesome period on your period can be one of the most life affirming things ever!

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