Can I have sex during my menstrual period?

Women also have many things to pay attention to during menstruation. During menstruation, women should arrange their diet reasonably so that there will be no harm to the body. Women are relatively weak during menstruation and are prone to some diseases. Therefore, at this time, women should pay attention to maintenance in all aspects of their body. So can they have sex during menstruation?

Many women don't know whether they can have sex during menstruation. It is best not to do so as it will damage the female vagina. So, can they have sex during menstruation? Let's take a closer look below so that women can have some understanding of whether they can do it.

Can I have sex during my menstrual period?

The first reason not to have sexual intercourse during menstruation is to prevent reproductive system infection. When a woman has her menstrual period, the endometrium (the layer of tissue inside the uterus) peels off piece by piece. During sexual intercourse during menstruation, it is easy to bring bacteria around the vulva and perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and the anus) into the vagina, cervix and even the uterus. The bacteria grow and multiply where there is blood, causing inflammation on the spot, which is called endometritis. Not only does it cause fever and lower abdominal pain, but it also causes increased menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstruation. If the infecting bacteria are highly virulent, they may spread to the outside of the uterus through the lymphatic vessels of the endometrium, enter the pelvic cavity, and cause acute adnexitis (including the fallopian tubes and ovaries) and pelvic peritonitis. This will not only cause fever and abdominal pain, but may also affect future fertility. Once the fallopian tubes become inflamed, adhesions may occur. In severe cases, the lumen of the tubes may be blocked, and conception may not be possible as sperm cannot pass through.

The second reason for not having sexual intercourse during menstruation is to prevent the endometrium from flowing back into the pelvic cavity and causing endometriosis (under normal circumstances, the endometrium flows out with menstrual blood during menstruation). For example, during menstruation, when the woman's excitement reaches its peak, the uterus will contract. At this time, the endometrial fragments that have fallen off the uterine cavity can enter the fallopian tubes with the pressure of the uterine contraction, and then enter the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity along the fallopian tubes. No matter where they fall, they will grow on the spot, causing endometriosis. This disease can cause adhesions between the fallopian tubes, uterus, and pelvic cavity, and can also cause thickening of the ovarian surface and blood retention, which can not only destroy the normal development and growth of the eggs, but also affect ovulation, and ultimately cause infertility. Therefore, sexual intercourse is not advisable during menstruation.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of whether we can have sex during menstruation. Women should not have this phenomenon during menstruation, which is also a good protection for all aspects of women's body. In addition, women should also make reasonable arrangements in their daily diet, which is also helpful to improve their own immunity.