While the Mrs will use Instead on her period, it is not useful for us for sex. I poke and dislodge the damn thing.

Soft cups at Wal Mart or probably most Rx. An insertable cup that keeps the blood behind the cervix until the cup is used. Can hardly tell it is in during sex. We have only used if the Oooops possibility that it could start while playing if it hasn't yet. If it had started already, would just stay home for the night

I tried "Instead" and didn't care for it. That was with my husband. I think that it's best if you don't play during this time, but if you're planning to a little courtesy please...

To each his own. we would prefer that the couple tell us before hand seeing that it's NOT for us. Plus, do you know what kind of mess that makes? geez!

It is called Instead. You stick it up inside you and it keeps the blood from getting into your pussy.

Carrie

From Everyday Health on line...

It is absolutely safe to have sex during your period, provided that you don't use this time as a free pass to have unprotected sex. The myth that sex during your period is dangerous originates largely from religious texts. Scientifically, however, there is no reason not to have sex during your period.

In fact, sex while you are menstruating can help ease the symptoms of PMS if you achieve orgasm.

Hmmmm....I had NEVER heard this before. Not sure whether to believe it or not. I'll have to do my own research, I guess. As to the endometriosis (spelling if way off there), I have had it and have ALWAYS refused to have sex during my period. I personally find it gross so I know that is not true in my case, anyway. But as the last poster said, safe sex is always the way to go whether during one's period or not.

Safe sex and the use of condoms at all times!

Cut and Paste from an online forum. 1) there is no barrier between your vascular system (namely blood) and the outside world when you are on your period, so the chances of infection even from the normal bacteria of your skin into your system increase (Did you ever think why medical professionals clean your skin with alcohol before inject you?). There is Bacteria that are harmless or rather useful in one part of the body e.g., GI tract, skin, etc, and harmful in another area. An example is the bacteria Staph. Aureus that lives on the skin but causes tens of diseases elsewhere. 2) HIV and HBV (most dangerous type of hepatitis) are transmitted easily when that barrier is broken. So the rate of infection goes up during period. 3) Like a fellow responded, there is a lot of research that they teach us in medical school that endometriosis is almost exclusively a disease of those who have sex during menstruation (and those few who deny intercourse during menstruation may be lying. who knows). Benefit: hmmm, I personally can't think of any, but if you can, good for you. I hope you enjoy the experience. I may see you at my office or not, but I am sure a colleague of mine will eventually

There are many women who have no problem having sex during their period just as their are guys who have no problem having sex with them. I don't believe there is any medical reason why a woman cannot have sex during her time of the month.