Many people choose to have sex away from their menstrual cycle, usually during the safe and ovulation periods. Because they all know that having sexual intercourse during menstruation is not only unhygienic, but may also cause certain harm to the bodies of women or men. So, what are the specific harms of having sexual intercourse during menstruation?
What are the harms of having sexual intercourse during menstruation
Usually, having sex during menstruation not only causes harm to women, but may also cause harm to men. If a woman becomes pregnant during menstruation, the fetus's immune system may also be weaker. The specific harms of having sexual intercourse during menstruation are as follows:
(1) Causing an increase in menstrual flow and prolonged periods in women, which is caused by congestion and stimulation when the penis is inserted into the female vagina during intercourse.
(2) During menstruation, the female vagina has low resistance to bacteria. If the male reproductive organs introduce bacteria into the vagina, it can cause endometrial infections, and even infections of the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs. Especially during menstruation, sexual intercourse can stimulate uterine contractions, which can easily cause endometriosis and lead to female infertility.
(3) Female secretions may enter the male reproductive organs, especially when sperm collide with spilled blood cells at the site of endometrial damage and enter the bloodstream, which can cause diseases such as anti sperm antibodies and urethritis, and in severe cases, infertility.
When is it easy to get pregnant during sexual intercourse
Therefore, from the harm of having sex during menstruation mentioned above, it is recommended to avoid having sex during menstruation. When should women have sex if they want to get pregnant? Usually, sexual activity within 3 days before and after ovulation is the easiest time for successful conception. If women cannot determine their ovulation period, they can use tools such as recording basal body temperature or ovulation test strips. Having sex during ovulation not only increases the success rate of pregnancy, but also avoids potential diseases that may occur during menstruation. However, it is suggested that both men and women should go to the hospital for a pre pregnancy examination before making love to exclude some diseases, such as AIDS, syphilis, sperm liquefaction, etc.
