Sometimes the mood strikes…

From a young age, women learn that their monthly cycle is something to be ashamed of. If you were lucky enough to not have this be the case, it still might make you pause when arousal hits and you’re on your period!

With the side effects of a period less than pleasant, it is difficult to imagine masturbating or having sex during this time, but when we get horny during it, should we play?

The Benefits are there!

Let’s face it. We do feel horny during our period. There’s a multitude of hormones making themselves present during each day of your period and sometimes you might feel even more aroused than normal!

We all know that masturbation and sex heighten our mood. It makes us feel sexy and powerful, relieves stress, and we can conquer our day with a smile on our faces. That being said, aren’t these also all the things we desperately need during our period? We need to feel happy, sexy, powerful, and stress-free.

There are no medical cons to having sex or masturbating during your period aside from the potential distribution of STIs. Always make sure you are safe, and tested, and speak with your partner regarding this ahead of time.

Some benefits of sex or masturbating on your period are:

– The release of an orgasm also assists with period cramps!

– Extra lube isn’t needed and discomfort following dryness or pain during sex is lessened with this natural lube!

– Orgasms also help your body naturally push out the uterine shedding, helping to lessen the length of time you are bleeding.

Don’t be afraid, dive right in!

We all get scared that we will stain the sheets or that it will get on our hands or our partners. Make sure to let your partner know you’re on your period before playing. Lay down a towel or an easily cleaned sex blanket and get it on! Unable to get the idea of blood out of your head? Jump in the shower and use a waterproof sex toy or bring your partner with you! This will ensure you all the blood is washed away and you don’t have to deal with the feel, sight, or scent of it.

Also, always make sure you have any tampons or sanitary insertables removed before penetration.

Our periods are the very life force of humankind. It is beautiful and completely natural. Being horny during your period is ALSO natural and there’s no reason to full stop if you’re in the mood!