Another thread, for some strange reason, reminded me of this.
My ex-wife and two other women that I can think of claimed that it does. I cannot think of one who said that it doesn’t, but the question didn’t always come up. The “yuck” factor, I suspect.
Any opinions from those who have experienced sex during the menstrual cycle?
Peace,
mangeorge
Yes, it does. No, you don’t want further details. It’s also one heck of a distraction from them.
IME, orgasms help ease the cramps, yes.
I’ve probably heard the details. I was always happy to be of service, and not at all bothered by the ickness. In fact, the slight increase in warmth is quite pleasant, imo.
Yep, I find it does. So does childbirth, actually - both times I’ve been pregnant, my menstrual cramps for the first year of resumed menses are much lighter.
My WAG is that a painful cramp is the muscle fibers of the uterus and perhaps pelvic floor contracting spasmodically, but not really rhythmically. That’s what it feels like, anyway, and just like a charlie horse, it hurts. Orgasm, on the other hand, makes the uterus contract smoothly and rhythmically, which doesn’t hurt - just like a healthy quad doesn’t hurt while gently running.
The effect is only temporary, unfortunately. Sooner or later the ouchy spasmy cramping takes over again.
rats.
My favorite ex-boyfriend was also always happy to help out at that time of the month, but at a price:
I had to endure him admiring his abdomen afterward and happliy exclaiming “I’ve been shot!”
It was worth it, though—I always felt better after.
Yeah, it’s the orgasm, not the actual sex.
We have sex when I have my period, and it’s not messy, really. The clean up is a bit, but during, the ‘flow’ stops.
Once, while my ex and I were being still during a tender moment, she asked "did you feel that?’ I did.
I should also add that it is kind of hard to get ‘motivated’ if I have bad cramps.
Yeah. I don’t feel pretty, and I usually don’t feel sexy. Alas.
Hmm. Interesting. I have never actually done it during that “week”. Ever. Isn’t like I’m not in the mood, just don’t feel all that attractive… plus the mess… I tend to just suffer through the week…
Same here…though sometimes I get horny and masturbate a lot on the rag.
I do find that exercise helps a lot if I can get motivated. Or if I’ve been working out a lot right before or even in general, the cramps aren’t so bad. After I started running, the cramps were never too bad.
Oh yes, lots of regular exercise has made a huge difference.
So, how many guys feel ok about doing it during the tomato wagon?
It doesn’t bother me in the slightest, and it’s helped my wife in the past. Going to draw the line at oral, though.
Ugh.
Red wings.
I don’t mind. Currently my mattress looks like a crime scene for that very reason.
OK maybe that was TMI.
It’s the orgasm that does it – so you don’t necessarily need to have sex with a partner – or even take out your tampon – to obtain this particular form of relief.
Just sayin’.
Hu. It’s never helped me, but I’ve never had bad periods, so what do I know?
Hush.