Sure, sometimes your period makes you want to stay planted on the couch with ice cream—but most women go forth and crush life per usual whether they're bleeding or not. The same goes for getting it on. There's no reason your sex life should take a backseat during your flow. In fact, period sex has tons of perks. Not to mention, your fluctuating hormones are setting you up for better, more intense orgasms. Thanks, Mother Nature! That being said, period sex may require a bit more thought than your usual impulsive romp. Whether you're dealing with cramps or simply want to keep your sheets stain-free, here are the best sex positions to try on your period.

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2. Engage in Tantalizing and Extra-Slow Foreplay
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There are plenty of great reasons to indulge in the joys of sex during your period, and a ton of ways to maximize pleasure when doing it. Still, in order to make it really worth your while, we asked sex experts for their tips on how to embrace sex during your period. Oh yeah, you heard us. Although you might not be comfortable receiving oral sex, you can guide your partner to spend time playing with your nipples, teasing your inner thighs, and gently breathing on your clitoris which can be just the stimulation you need to intensify your orgasms. Tub bonus: Water usually temporarily stops the flow when you are submerged.
Important categories:. Question: What is the ruling on having anal sex with a woman, or when she has her period, or when she has post-natal bleeding? Answer: It is not permissible to have sex with a woman in her anus, nor during her menstrual period, nor when she has past-natal bleeding.