On Period Sex

Periods are arguably one of the most empowering things about being a woman. They mark the transition from girlhood to womanhood, and let us know that our bodies are ready to have children. The cycle is a totally natural, trait of the female anatomy that we cannot control. Despite this, periods are still one of the most taboo topics within society, especially when it comes to sex.

In fact, although the conversation is avoided, period sex is attached with multiple health benefits. The uncertain, avoidance around the topic is simple a double standard created by men- if women accept men’s ejaculation, then what’s wrong with them facing up to a little blood?

Of course, you may be a woman reading this who genuinely does not like period sex for her own reasons- and that’s so understandable! It can be messy and often uncomfortable, the last thing that many women desire when they’re menstruating.

If you are a woman who has sexual needs during her time of the month, but feels like society tells her this is wrong, then keep reading, as I turn your view of period sex from an unspoken taboo to a normalised, enjoyable act.

Periods may be empowering, but they can also be painful- mentally and physically! The thought of sex whilst tolerating agonizing cramps may seem like a total nightmare, but sex has actually been proven as a natural painkiller against them, as your pelvic muscles contract and release! Not only this, but it can also shorten the length of your whole period altogether! Just one orgasm can speed up the process of the uterus shedding its lining.

And its not just women that period sex can benefit, men listen up too!

With the average price of lube increasing to around £15, it would be silly to ignore the fact that period blood acts as a natural lubricant itself! Based on its volume and consistency, the blood can be used in penetration or masturbation, and for a cheap price of £0. The blood contains no dangerous chemicals or toxins, so there’s no shame in using it to make sex more pleasurable for both parties!

So in conclusion, yes, period sex can be messy. It requires laying down a towel and potentially a bit of clean-up afterwards… but that’s it! The unspoken, fearful attitudes surrounding it are preventing some women from having sex for around 80 days of the year, and in my opinion, that’s pretty wasteful when we consider all of the advantages that period sex brings.

Women face enough pressures in society, so let's eliminate this one and celebrate what makes us who we are- period!