If odor is a problem, don’t let it ruin the moment – throw on some blankets. If you keep them above your midsections, they’ll help block the wafting scents.
If you’re using a tampon, take it out before inserting a toy into your vagina. Otherwise, the tampon and its string may become lodged too deeply in your vagina for you to remove it on your own. If you’re going to be penetrated, wear a tampon and remove it right before the penetration, but never wear a menstrual cup or tampon during intercourse. [4] X Research source If the string breaks off, don’t panic. You do not have endless space inside where it can get lost. Get plenty of lubricants like K-Y Jelly or any other lube you use to have sex. Then put a lot of lubricant on your fingertips. You can wear gloves if you prefer. Put the lubricant around the tampon and try to slide it out. Be selective with your sex toys. Deeper penetration toys may cause pain in your cervix. Vibrators and wands can provide clitoral stimulation without the need for penetration. Some toys provide both (such as a rabbit vibrators). Use whatever sex toys you want, but make sure they’re clean and safe. Clean your sex toys. You’ll want to clean your sex toys before and after you use them. To clean your electric toys, use a damp, soapy washcloth, preferably with anti-bacterial soap. Toys should be kept in a container or pouch (to keep them clean) and in a cool, dry location. If you’re using glass toys, make sure to clean them with soap and water. [5] X Research source Use safe materials. Silicone, metal, and glass are the top three materials you should use for sex toys. These are not only easy to clean, but they are also easy to sterilize. Porous materials such as PVC/vinyl, rubber, ABS plastic, and jelly should be avoided. Only buy sex toys from stores that specialize in them. [6] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
That doesn’t mean you should skip the foreplay entirely. No–that’s a travesty! Just use it as an excuse to experiment with new tricks and moves.
If it doesn’t bother your partner and they’re totally down for day 1 sex, evaluate your concerns. Maybe it’s something you could get over – after all, it’s no less sanitary than what you’ve been doing. It’s just a bit redder, and might be a little uncomfortable.
If you’re using toys during this time, get those things sanitary immediately. Putting it off will only result in a, how do you say, less-than-glamorous experience. All in all, get everything hygienic as quickly as possible.
Diaphragms do double-duty as birth control devices and as menstrual cups to inhibit flow. Sometimes, diaphragms can be felt during sex, and removal can be messy. However, they are generally easy to use because your gynecologist will provide a diaphragm fit exactly to your cervical measurements. [9] X Research source Contraceptive sponges are foam devices soaked in spermicide that are inserted into your vagina during sex. They can prevent pregnancy and have the side benefit of absorbing flow, although they don’t prevent STDs. [10] X Research source Male condoms will help prevent pregnancy, block STDs, and keep blood from getting on your partner’s penis. [11] X Research source Female condoms, which will also keep your partner from coming into contact with blood while enabling more heat and sensation, are also a good form of birth control, although they will provide slightly less protection than male condoms. You can improve the effectiveness of a female condom by putting some spermicide on the closed end before you insert it into your vagina. [12] X Research source
Avoid wearing regular menstrual cups during penetration. They are not designed to be used that way and will probably leak. However, if you just want to fool around, menstrual cups prevent leaking and allow for mess-free play including oral sex. Skip cups made of rubber because the rubbery smell and the taste of rubber in your vaginal fluid may be unpleasant for your partner. Use a silicone cup instead. Instead softcups are specifically designed to be used during intercourse. They are shaped like a diaphragm, are very flexible, and available at most drugstores. Keep in mind that while you can have intercourse with a soft cup, it doesn’t work as a contraceptive.
Some religions and cultures consider the act of having intercourse during your period to be wrong. While no scientific principles support this restriction, you’ll have to respect your partner’s feelings on the matter. [14] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
Having sex on your period actually makes it shorter. The muscle contractions of the orgasm actually drive out everything faster (as opposed to making it magically disappear). Your period may be a bit heavier, but it’ll shrink in duration. Your cramps will be lessened. An orgasm is our bodies’ version of a natural painkiller. It’s a rush that wipes away all those aches and floods our feel-good receptors in our brains. If you’re out of Midol, take to the sheets!
If both of you enjoy it (and you inevitably will), why the fuss? You may feel awkward when you first start, but your mind will be taken off the matter in minutes. Maybe even seconds!
