Is it okay to have sex during menstruation?

Menstruation is a special period for women, so it is necessary to take good care of yourself and not be easily harmed or threatened. So is it good to have sex during menstruation? Menstruation is a stage of bleeding and detoxification. Even sexual intercourse will feel very uncomfortable, and it will also give some bacteria the opportunity to invade the body, thereby inducing gynecological diseases. It can be seen that it is best not to have sexual intercourse during menstruation.

It is best not to have sex during menstruation. During menstruation, the uterus is undergoing a process of endometrial shedding, endometrial wound formation and final recovery. If you have sex at this time, it is easy to cause infection and inflammation. Menstrual blood itself can clean the vagina. At this time, women's resistance is relatively low. Once they have sex, they are easily infected with diseases and cause harm.

First of all, during the menstrual period, the natural defense system of the female reproductive tract is already reduced. Sexual intercourse can easily cause uterine infection and inflammatory infection, such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, and severe cases may even affect future pregnancy. However, sexual intercourse does not necessarily cause these problems, so it is best to avoid them.

Then, we should pay attention to the following points: 1) Pay attention to hygiene, prevent infection, and try to choose showers instead of sitting baths; 2) Women should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold stimulation to prevent abdominal pain; 3) Maintain a happy mood and avoid excessive emotional fluctuations; 4) Pay attention to rest and do not overwork.

Finally, let’s talk about dietary issues during menstruation: don’t eat cold foods, such as pears, crabs, lemons, cucumbers and herbal tea; don’t drink milk, because milk is cold in nature, but you can add some black tea to ease the pain; if you have abdominal pain, you can choose to drink brown sugar soaked in water and drink more hot water.

Note: Avoid fatigue during menstruation, get more rest, eat warm food, and don't be greedy for cold; it is best not to drink alcohol, as drinking alcohol during menstruation can easily make you drunk and prolong your period; finally, the most important point is not to have sex to avoid infection.

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about whether it is good to have sex during menstruation. Women should enhance their awareness of self-protection. Only by adjusting their lifestyle and avoiding sexual intercourse during menstruation can they protect their own health and avoid dysmenorrhea or gynecological diseases easily. After the menstruation is over, they should also clean their private parts before having sexual intercourse.