Menses Need not be a Barrier in Sex: Study

What does one do if one feels horny at 'that' time of the month? Many treat sex like a forbidden fruit when the woman is menstruating. Probably, the thought of it makes us imagine an uncomfortable and messy picture. But this need not be so. According to studies, sex can be an equally enjoyable activity as otherwise, even during those few days.

Notions like having sex during your periods is more painful or dangerous, or it might affect a man's performance levels, have no scientific explanation. But, both the partners need to comfortable with the idea. Before anything starts, perceptions like 'it's unclean' or 'dirty' need to be shown the door.

Having sex during menses is a great pain reliever for women, informs gynecologist Dr Vrushali Lampat. She says, "Sex releases feel-good hormones called endorphins. These are known to reduce the menstrual pain and cramps to a large extent. This, in turn, releases feelings of depression, anxiety or anger that women usually face during their menses." The physical activity also causes additional contractions which releases blood faster, and in more quantities than usual. This reduces the duration of the menses.

Research says that women enjoy sex more during their periods. Explaining the facts, Dr Lampat adds, "The fullness in the pelvic and genital areas during their periods cause heightened levels of pleasure. It is usually noticed that the nearing of the menses cause a flare in the feelings of having sex in women. This can be attributed to the raging hormones that play riot during the time."

This is also one of those rare times when couples can have unprotected sex as the risk of pregnancy is at its minimum. Those who feel that using a condom deprives them of complete satisfaction can make use of this opportunity. But doctors add a word of caution. Consulting sex expert Dr Ganesh Raisinghani advises, "Though it is an ideal time to have unprotected sex, it is also the time when a woman is most vulnerable to infections. Hence, we suggest using protection at all times. Also, oral sex and experimenting with different positions should be avoided completely."

Whether or not to have sex at such a time is a matter of personal choice. But if both the partners are cool about it, then why not?

Typically women menstruation cycle falls after twenty eight days. During this cycle women menstruate for three to five days and it is often seen that their menstrual cycle may fall early or late by few days and according to gynecologists it is quite normal. The menstruation of women is determined by various factors like changes in hormonal level, level of stress and natural cycling of their body. Here are explained some possible causes of delayed menstruation.

Due to Pregnancy : When periods of a woman is delayed by several days then many possibilities can be considered ,one of the primary possibility is pregnancy. When woman get pregnant, then she will have no menses. The self home test available to confirm pregnancy is not accurate. So it is always better to make test two or three times to confirm pregnancy in proper lab.

Due to onset of Menopause : Onset of menopause is another reason for delayed menstruation. Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual cycle. This is end of reproductive life of females in which monthly cycle is ceased for rest of her life. The average age for developing menopause in women is fifty one years. Menopause symptoms can be checked by every woman such as hot flushes, joint pain, irritation, depression, fatigue and frequent heartbeats. These symptoms show that a woman is likely to pass through phase of menopause.

Due to adverse affect of Medication : Adverse affect of certain medication can cause delayed menstrual cycle. Some medicines which contain hormones or hormone imitating substance can imbalance hormones in women. Some birth control pills having hormones can disrupt the menses cycle in order to prevent pregnancy. Delayed menses is there fore effect of that drug and not a side effect. Women should consult doctor to take alternative medicine.

Due to certain environmental conditions : Some environmental conditions can attribute to delayed menses. Women who suffer from stress may delay the onset of their menses. Some causes of stress may include emotional trauma due to loss of their near one and stress causes due to marital problems are the possible causes of delayed menses.

Above said conditions can delay menstrual cycle of women. They should consult their doctor to check for any disease that might cause delay in menstruation.