Your periods can be painful, exhausting, uncomfortable, and a lot of other things. But here’s what they shouldn’t be–a glitch in your sex life. More so, because the hormonal fluctuations in your body during shark week can make you feel friskier than usual. So you’ve got to go with the flow (literally) and not let the period sex taboo or the fear of a bloody mess stop you from embarking on this adventure. So, if you’re planning to try it, follow our informative guide to enjoy period sex for the ultimate satisfaction:
What Is Period Sex?
Any sexual activity–oral sex, sexual intercourse, foreplay, masturbation–while you or your partner are menstruating comes under the period sex umbrella.
Why Should You Give Period Sex A Try?
There is no denying the fact that period sex can be quite messy. Hell! It can leave your bedroom looking like a crime scene. But it’s still worth the chaos. For starters, period sex can be way more pleasurable than regular sex–firstly, because your menstrual fluids act as natural lubricants and make sexual intercourse smooth and pleasurable. Secondly, because the rapid estrogen fluctuations during shark week can make you feel more aroused and sensitive to your partner’s touch. Next, it can uplift your mood and help you kick away period-induced stress and anxiety by releasing happy hormones–oxytocin and dopamine. The best part? These hormones can relieve menstrual cramps by relaxing your pelvic muscles.
Period Sex Guide: How To Enjoy Sex During Periods
Now that you know how period sex can elevate your sex life and take the edge off menstrual pain, you might want to give it a try. Go ahead, friend. But keep these five points in mind to enjoy period sex to the T:
Communicate With Your Partner
While you might want to enjoy a hot, bloody sex sesh, it’s important for your partner to be okay with it too. The best way to find out? Simple–communicate. Ask them if they’re comfortable, get their consent, be clear on each other’s boundaries, and then dive into it.
Try A Solo Sesh First
Flying solo is the best way to find out whether you really enjoy period sex. So get between the sheets and play all the way. If you like what you experience, you can take it up a notch by calling bae for a little intervention–virtual or physical.
Prep For The Mess
Period sex is messy. So it’s important to wear lingerie and use bedsheets that you won’t regret staining. Additionally, you can spread towels on the bed or indulge in some hot foreplay with your menstrual cup or tampon on. But remember, sexual intercourse is off limits if you have these internally-worn period aids on. If clit play is your jam, this is the perfect way to have some mess-free fun during shark week.
ALWAYS Use A Condom
Whether you’re on your period or not, using a condom during oral and penetrative sex is extremely important to keep sexually transmitted infections like herpes and chlamydia at bay. Not to mention, unprotected period sex can make you pregnant. So if you’re not planning a baby yet, don’t forget to use a condom.
Plan Your Positions Wisely
If you’re looking for ways to have max fun with minimum mess, avoid gravity-defying sexual positions like being on top. You can count on missionary, doggy style, and spooning in this case.
Keep Your Cleanup Aids Handy
Unlike regular sex, you might want to ditch cuddling in a blood-stained bed with bae for cleaning yourself up. You can take a shower, wash your sheets instantly to get rid of the stains easily, or simply wipe yourself properly with a wet towel.
Sirona Recommends Best Products For Safe Period Sex
Sirona Refreshing Intimate Wash
The safest way to clean your blood-smeared nether regions is to use a gentle cleanser like Sirona’s Refreshing Intimate Wash after having sex. Packed with natural ingredients like Tasmanian pepper fruit, it can remove the blood, sweat, fluid, and germ buildup without rendering your genital skin dry.
Sirona Intimate Wipes
Sirona’s Intimate Wipes are super-gentle on your sensitive genital skin. They can help clean it without disturbing the natural acidic pH of your genital area. One glide from front to back is all you need for an instantly clean intimate area.
Sirona Antibacterial Period Stain Remover
Sirona’s Antibacterial Period Stain Remover is India’s first no-bleach, pre-wash foam solution for fresh and old blood stains. You can count on this product to remove period stains in a jiffy without ruining the fabric colour or quality. It comes with a mini laundry brush for easy stain removal and is one of the easiest and effective ways to get rid of those pesky crimson marks. The best part? It has an antibacterial action that helps sanitise the garment and remove odour too. All in all, it’s a pocket-friendly, mess-free stain-removal solution and you’ve got to get your hands on it RN!
We hope that our guide to enjoying sex on your period helps you make shark week frisky and fun. Enjoy!
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