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writes: My girlfriend is very sexual and we have sex almost daily. Her period can be irregular at times, although it is never very heavy. The problem is that she gets VERY upset and depressed when her period comes because she doesn't like to have sex during it. We have, but she is not into it, and is worried about smell, etc. What I think is a bit abnormal is how upset she gets from it because we cant have sex, or at least normal, enjoyable sex. I don't mind taking a hiatus during her flow, and I try to arrange things for us to do instead of sex. But she gets so depressed, cries and gets mad at herself. It seems a bit abnormal to me. What do you think?
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reader, Nime  +, writes (26 October 2010):
 Why doesn't she like having sex during her period? I'll paste the same response I paste to every question like this and maybe you can inform your girlfriend:
I wish there was a way to get the message out to everyone: having sex on your period is good for you! There are numerous health benefits from having sex on your period. For one, the prostaglandins in semen cause uterine contractions which not only shorten your period by helping you to expel the blood, but relieve cramping and pain. Have you ever had sex during your period and then your period stopped the next day? It stopped because you were done! Sex during your period is also thought to offer some protection against certain reproductive cancers, endometriosis and other disorders. If you're worried about the mess, take a 15-20 minute hot bath beforehand and try to expel some of the blood by pushing out with your abdominal muscles. I have sex (and I receive oral sex) during my period all the time and there has never been more than a drop of blood to clean up, if that. Take home message: it's safe and healthy to have sex on your period. It's something you should be doing regularly.
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