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Sex during menstruation? Maybe, but towards the end of the cycle

Contraception is mandatory when having sex with a casual partner, advises a gynecologist

Jul 10, 2025 23:30 158

Gynecologist Olga Kaplina said that women can have sex during menstruation. She explained the nuances of this process on her YouTube channel.

As Kaplina explained, it is better to have sex at the very end of menstruation. At the same time, it is important that sexual intercourse is comfortable for the woman from a psychological point of view, she emphasized.

At the same time, with heavy bleeding, the doctor advised to refrain from sex. With a casual partner, she continued, even during menstruation it is important to use barrier methods of contraception.

Otherwise, according to the doctor, you can become infected with various sexually transmitted infections.