"Having your poppies", "your ragnanas", "the English land", "being indisposed" … There are as many expressions to avoid pronouncing the word rules as received ideas on the subject. Let's restore some truths.
It is well known, during her period, the woman turns the wine in vinegar, she is impure. She cannot bathe and even less make love. Faced with so many erroneous certainties, some corrections are necessary.
"You can't get pregnant when you have your period" – FALSE
Menstruating does not protect against pregnancy. Even though the probability of getting pregnant is less common during menstruation, it is important to know that it does exist. Many women have irregular or shorter (or longer) cycles than 28 days. Knowing that ovulation takes around 72 hours and that sperm can survive for up to five days in a woman's body, you may well ovulate a few days before or after your period and get pregnant.
"You can't make love during your period" – FALSE
There is no contraindication for making love during your period. In this case, it is a matter of preferences and choices. It is best to discuss it with your partner. If both partners are comfortable with the idea, there is nothing to stop having sex during menstruation. Especially since the brain will release endorphins, the hormones of well-being, which can also act punctually as natural painkillers. A good way to calm pains menstrual. However, blood can promote the transmission of STIs. It is therefore essential to protect yourself with a condom during your period.
"You shouldn't swim when you have your period" – FALSE
Nothing prevents women from swimming during their period. It is of course possible to go to the swimming pool or take a bath during menstruation. Just wear a tampon, menstrual pants or latest revolution, a menstrual swimsuit to bathe serenely. Contrary to popular belief, water does not block or increase the rules either.
"Period blood is dirty" – FALSE
First, the woman is not unclean during menstruation, although many beliefs and major religions say so. Menstruating is neither "cleansing" nor "cleansing" the uterus. Menstrual blood is nothing dirty, it is made up of water, lymph, red blood cells and endometrial cells, which come from the lining of the uterus that is flaking. In addition, blood turns brown as soon as it comes into contact with air. This is due to the fact that it stays longer in the uterine cavity and the vagina before flowing outward. Thus, the blood clots and oxidizes, hence the presence of clots and a dark shade. The rules are a brighter red when they have been evacuated quickly.
"It's normal to have pain during your period" – FALSE
For centuries, having pain during your period was considered "normal". Those who complained were even described as hysterical. Let's be clear: no, it is not normal to suffer during this period. This idea is often conveyed by mothers or grandmothers "I got hurt too". Pain experienced during menstruation should be taken into account by a health professional and should be relieved. If the pain does not give up with a hot water bottle or an anti-inflammatory, it is important to go to a gynecologist.
You read correctly, you can make love during menstruation, so here are 100 positions to adopt:
by Marion Dos Santos Clara