sex during period: the obvious dilemma

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-03-2004
sex during period: the obvious dilemma
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Fri, 11-05-2004 - 6:39pm
Hey there

I'm on my period and I want to have sex. Obviously, Its kinda messy down there so I'm wondering if douching will help. What can I do?

thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 11-05-2004 - 7:02pm
Hi roxymonoxide, welcome!

Personally, I wouldn't douche since it can change the vaginal ph but you could give it a try. If you have something planned you might consider using Instead, http://www.softcup.com/ a menstrual cup that catches your flow. You can have IC while wearing Instead which works quite well for some women. Instead cups can be found with the feminine hygiene supplies in most pharmacies. As a fallback plan you might find candlelight and dark towels to be a help. If you try Instead let us know how you like it ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-17-2003
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 7:02pm

Hi Roxymonoxide,


In addition to the response you have already received, having sex during your period is discussed in this article:


http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/womens/qas/0,,242103_836,00.html


Another article:


http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/fertility/qas/0,,242115_175448,00.html


IVHealth Ruth Ann
Community Leader/Ask the Health Librarian