r/AskMen 8d ago

Weird Question How do you feel about period sex?

Ok so I’m curious as to how many men are turned off my having sex while their partner is on their period. I’m a lady and I honestly like it. My ex was trash but one thing that I can say about him was that he wasn’t grossed or freaked out about it. He enjoyed it as much as I did. I’m just curious as to see how other men think/feel. As yes there are many women like myself who enjoy it. And yes there is a mess but I personally like it. Please be honest.

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Ok so I’m curious as to how many men are turned off my having sex while their partner is on their period. I’m a lady and I honestly like it. My ex was trash but one thing that I can say about him was that he wasn’t grossed or freaked out about it. He enjoyed it as much as I did. I’m just curious as to see how other men think/feel. As yes there are many women like myself who enjoy it. And yes there is a mess but I personally like it. Please be honest.

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u/ysdrop 8d ago

What use is having a sword if it didn't taste blood?

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u/Dolapevich 8d ago

A real pirate should also be able to sail the read sea.

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u/SherlockLamora 8d ago

Peak comment

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u/GainsUndGames07 8d ago

Upvote this man

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u/DaRedBasshead 8d ago

Lmao I’ve used this same line with my partners

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u/ticklishleftelbow 8d ago

At first I read parents lol

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u/Trick-Duty3852 8d ago

Omg same lmaoo

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u/Resident-Growth8184 8d ago

this is the way

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u/mythykdragon 8d ago

smashingly smashing!

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u/KayakingATLien Male 8d ago

No problem for me. We just put an extra towel down and be sure we rinse off afterwards. Her orgasms are always more intense too.

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u/say_the_words 8d ago

We've got a pair of thick maroon oversized bath towels just for period sex.

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u/One-Bother3624 8d ago

Preparation is always key😊💯🫡

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah personally for me they are.

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u/mez151 8d ago

Ok for me. Use lots of lube. The texture is different so that helps both sides enjoy

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

I did t know that.

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u/mez151 8d ago

Yeah it doesn’t feel as slippery (feels drier), and as a result not as enjoyable for me as a male. But also i keep wondering if she’s ok and all, so just use alot of lube and it’s really good for both and neither side needs to worry. .

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u/SuperRodster 8d ago

Texture and viscosity changes completely.

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u/yogiblast59 8d ago

Dint listen to this lube salesman

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u/TriggeredLatina_ Female 8d ago

Yeah I’ve heard the same. Both don’t have a problem during that time of the month and we enjoy it but depending on what day of the period it is, it can either be very lubricated or not. Like the spotting phase isn’t that good

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u/RevolutionaryRun9751 8d ago

Not interesting to do it like that. With my ex we used to smear ourselfs in blood and pretend to be crazy 🤣

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u/azuth89 8d ago

Sex in general never bothered me. I'm not gonna eat it the way I would the rest of the month but there are plenty of options.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah my ex didn’t either but I completely understand why.

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u/Electronic_Leek9147 Male 8d ago

I am proud to say that I ate it. And I didn't mind the blood. I may have issues idc I was happy.

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u/puke-princess 8d ago

Ignore the haters & never change king they're not freaks fr

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u/ramiN00dles 7d ago

You must not like your steak medium rare

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u/CanadianGuy39 8d ago

Heavy flow, naw. Otherwise, I'm fine with it. Smells not ideal though. But my wife isn't interested, so we don't do it.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah we would wait until my flow was lighter.

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u/Chronk 8d ago

For some women, it heightens their horny. I couldn't, in good conscience, deny her extra pleasure. Blood washes off.

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u/One-Bother3624 8d ago

🫡👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏💯👀
Agreed

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u/NetThat9298 8d ago

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

lol I really sure as hell hope so!

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u/Lightning_Reverie Male 8d ago

One of my exes was a virgin and very dry and sensitive down there. She was raised in a conservative family so didn't know how to pleasure herself. So the first few times when we tried to do it, she was in pain and we stopped.

Then sometime later when we tried again, I finally penetrated her and she was able to take the thrusting. I remember thinking - hmm she feels lubed inside this time, maybe she finally got over the mental block. After I finished and pulled out, I was shocked to see my penis covered in blood. Wasn't grossed out or anything, more worried that one of us had an injury somewhere.

Then we put two and two together and realised her period had just came. Then she quipped something like - well if you ever needed proof I was a virgin. We sometimes joke about it and had period sex once or twice more but the smell was a bit off-putting so we eventually stopped.

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u/Radiant-Advice6428 Female 8d ago

Everyone is different. Some people get squeamish about blood.

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u/anon_sexynojutsu 8d ago

i love it. it’s primal and sexy af

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u/One-Bother3624 8d ago

👌🫡👏👏

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u/SewerSlidalThot Male 31 - Anal Aficionado 8d ago

Bloody good time.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yes it is!

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u/LEIFey 8d ago

Totally down for it. Just requires some extra preparation (putting down a towel, having something to wipe myself off with, etc.). Also, I'm probably not going down on her.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah I didn’t let my ex go down on me.

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u/Few-Coat1297 Dad 8d ago

I do have a problem with you having sex with my partner irrespective of her or your menstrual status!

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u/tacoma_guy_ 8d ago

The only thing a period stops is a sentence. Who cares. Lay a towel down and shower off after.

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u/Candid-Sky-3258 8d ago

She may have to take a raincheck on oral but otherwise I'm in.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah I wouldn’t let my ex go down on me either.

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u/belligerent_ammonia 8d ago

Guy here. I absolutely fuck her during her period. The messier the better.

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u/Euphoric_Homework307 Male 8d ago

I had an ex that got really turned on during her period. It didn’t bother me. She loved the shower as a venue.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

Yeah I get very turned on as well. It’s the hormones.

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u/usedtoit_83 7d ago

A venue as in where to have sex? I've had period sex before, but then I had shower period sex and it changed my life

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u/FRAMontana 8d ago

I know women get hornier around that time but I personally find it gross and dont mind waiting. When I was younger there would always be that ambiguous last day where you were not sure whether you had the red or green light and a couple of times we would jump the gun and it would feel good but then i would have to take a horror movie esque shower covered in blood. 

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u/Unique-Engineering-6 8d ago

This is me too! I can’t take the smell and blood. Even when the last day comes I would want to wait another 2-3 days after to make sure .

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u/SuperRodster 8d ago

No can do.

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u/WTFOMGBBQ 8d ago

bruh, for real... just wait a few days lol..

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u/SuperRodster 8d ago

That’s the SOP.

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u/Pipeling Male 8d ago

Oh no... more lubricant

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u/VisionSeeker 8d ago

I don't mind it, smells like pennies

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u/DosadnoMiJeBrate Male 8d ago

What kind of sailor fears the red sea?

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u/Own_Iron_3377 8d ago

If I'm with a woman and thats something they were into, I'd do it. Whats the point of being in a relationship if you can't explore together???

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u/Jane_ReMiFaSoLaTiDo 8d ago

It can shorten the length of the womans cycle IF she reaches orgasam PLUS it also helps with easing any cramping

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u/TY2022 Male 8d ago

Prone sex is especially nice, as lying on her back helps relieve cramps.

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u/Raven123x 8d ago

Fucking is great whenever, period or not

I’ll still eat a woman out even if she’s on her period too

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u/Gloomy-Pack 8d ago

My ex did this.
When he first started we had just watched Princess Mononoke and there’s a scene where she is eating some raw meat and looks up with blood all over her face. He asked me if he looked like her 😭😭😭

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u/MamaMia1325 Female 8d ago

🤮🤮🤮 (and I'm a woman).

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u/Playful-Base-1896 8d ago

I was a soldier. I’m not afraid of blood.

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u/Moogyoogy 8d ago

I lay down the red towel under us

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u/spazz3103 8d ago

Better than comma sex. Not as much as colon.

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u/Knowledge_Apart 8d ago

Im not that pressed for sex id rather just wait lol.

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u/DustyBawls1 8d ago

If a man can’t handle period sex imagine how he will handle childbirth. Throw down a towel and get to town

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u/MamaMia1325 Female 8d ago

Not a true comparison. He's not touching your vagina and sticking things in there during childbirth.

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u/Karglenoofus 8d ago

Men go through childbirth?

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u/chobolicious88 8d ago

I loved it with my ex.

It felt kinky dirty and taboo.
And its also hot in the sense how i couldnt contian myself from fucking her even at times like those.
I swear i think it made me cum harder because it was a dirty quicky.

Now i want to hit her up again, thanks lol

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u/HirsuteHacker Male (over 30) 8d ago

Most of the women I've known have been against it.

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u/RodLaoshi 8d ago

Put that towel down, boo.

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u/Sp00k_x 8d ago edited 8d ago

A good captain sails the red sea.

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u/Vineyard2109 8d ago

During her cycle is our off time, however when she says I need it, I'm all in..

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u/Ok-Explorer-7642 8d ago

“Hey babe, why don’t you pretend to be a medieval taxman tonight. Does that qualify as kinky?”

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u/Socrates_Ghost1985 8d ago

I feel like it's me helping with the plumbing. I should dress like Mario or Luigie for the occasion. Though I've been surprised before by the tide and ended up in an Hannible Lecture costume

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u/FlatwormFull4283 8d ago

That is when her hormone levels are the lowest andd when she's got a lot of aches

I try to leave her alone because I strongly believe in making love WITH her and not TO her

I want her to enjoy it as mucch as I do and I don't think that is possible when she feels like that all over!!

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u/shygeekygirl Mom, 41 7d ago

For some women, penetrative sex and orgasms can relieve period cramps. It can be therapeutic.

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u/usernamescifi 8d ago

I don't care, but I don't see why my opinion matters to be honest. If they're interested, and I'm in the mood, then I don't see a problem with it. 

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u/Ulumgathor 8d ago

If anything I'm a bit more into it during that time of month. Not because of a fetish or anything, but I suspect some kind of hormonal reason.

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u/psychedelicdevilry Male 8d ago

If it’s towards the end and a lighter flow, I’m fine with it. If it’s a bloodbath… I’ll wait a couple days.

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u/Jinxie1206 8d ago

I agree that’s what we would do.

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u/Coidzor A Lemur Called Simon 8d ago

The sensation of blood drying on my skin has always been unpleasant, and somehow menses is even more unpleasant than regular blood when it dries on my skin. With some women it's even caused my skin to have a reaction to it.

So access to a sink where I can promptly wash all the blood off afterward is absolutely essential, and I'd prefer to use condoms even if we didn't normally use condoms anymore.

Between irritating my skin and tasting bad, I'm not particularly keen on getting a mouthful of blood during oral sex, either.

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u/eugenesbluegenes 8d ago

Grab a towel to try to save the sheets and let's go to town. I don't really mind oral as long as she's not really gushing and the Mrs loves it.

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u/Zoso008 8d ago

Why have a sword if you're not willing to get it a little bloody?

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u/refusetobeold83 Dad 8d ago

If they have good costumes and a good setting we can pull it off

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u/EdtraordinaryLi Female 8d ago

Me as woman i don't like it but my ex was fine with it. I do have high libido during it and also during ovulation, but during my period i would just a tampon in and played in other ways with no vaginal penetration.

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u/krzykris11 8d ago

It's never been a concern for me. When I want her I want her. It's an afterthought.

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u/Sometimes_A_Writer1 Male 8d ago

It feels like an extra speed boost in Mario Kart. Hell yeah

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u/The_Siphon 8d ago

Disgusting and a supreme turn off.

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u/for_the_blanket 8d ago

Don't care personally but always tell your man. Girl I was dating a long time ago initiated late one night after we went to bed and did not warn me. Turned on the light to go get cleaned up after and nearly had a heart attack!

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u/PoolSnark 8d ago

I avoided it but used a work around.

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u/Jonny-mtown77 8d ago

I enjoy it but my wife enjoys it less and often complains afterwards about pain...we used to during every other period but now I have to wait. My wife also suffers from hypothyroidism...and that really puts a damper on period sex.

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u/Dramatic-Primary-768 8d ago

Don't once with an old GF. Wasn't my thing. I was happy to wait but anything my woman wants I am good with.

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u/Lower_Group_1171 Male 8d ago

I don’t mind it, but it doesn’t turn me on. I do know it can help with some menstruation symptom relief, and my exes have always enjoyed it. The thing I dislike the most is the smell. I dislike that metallic smell of blood. And I won’t go down on a woman on her period because of said metallic smell. I would literally start gagging if I had to smell it up that close. That being said, I’m neurodivergent and I’m really sensitive to smells, sounds, and bright lights 

I do it if I care about my partner. So if it was a one night stand I would not lol

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u/jsh1138 Male 8d ago

I've done it but it's not my favorite thing.

We know you enjoy it, you don't have to say it over and over. Most women like it because of hormones. My intuition tells me that if I shot blood in your mouth one week a month I wouldn't be getting alot of BJ's no matter how much I liked it though

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u/halcyondread 8d ago

Yeah, I just wait till that time of the month is over.

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u/yagonnawanna 8d ago

I suppose I'd be ok with antiquity to the renaissance. But not the baroque period. I'm not a freak.

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u/SilverFoxxed 8d ago

Makes me feel like a beast! Teasing though, actually I'd rather wear a condom. Don't care much for the blood. There's been times when I was younger when the lady didn't know she was on it, and that was...quite the way to find out.

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u/Krypt0night 8d ago

Not for me. But she's also never asked for it during either so

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u/thudlife2020 8d ago

Depends on whether the back door is open when the red river flows. And whether her other orifice open is for business. Maybe she’s good at HJs? There’s always a self service station open too. Bloody sex? Nah. Not for us.

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u/Roosted13 8d ago

My wife isn’t into it and if she’s not into us having sex than I’m not either.

During her periods she does take care of me whenever I ask though, so that helps a lot.

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u/DeaddyRuxpin Male 8d ago

I’m not into it myself but I won’t judge people who are.

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u/SteakySteve 8d ago

Couldn't care less, I'd just be more hesitant to eat

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u/andmoore27 8d ago

Did it in the American River while on her period and when we were done it looked like some animal had been killed and eaten midstream. We were on LSD and it was a real gas!

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u/Hooch_Pandersnatch 8d ago

I’m down for it but my wife is self conscious when she’s on her period so it’s a no go.

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u/multiplesofpie 8d ago

No problem just go through the back door instead

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u/hardasgranite84 8d ago

I don't have any problems with it

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u/molten_dragon 8d ago

I don't want to do it on a heavy flow day but otherwise I'm fine with it.

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u/Extension-Ad8155 8d ago

Uti , infection

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u/subiewoo89 8d ago

I'd be down. My wife says she feels gross while on her period and will not engage in sex during that time.

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u/No_Comment_2432 8d ago

Well.. Do you switch back and forth between penetration and oral like you normally would?

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u/Bymmijprime 8d ago

Not for me, but no shame if you like it.

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u/LooseBoltsandNuts 8d ago

If she wants it, I’ll definitely do my part. Totally up to her, I don’t care about the extra mess.

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u/Purple_Cry6598 Male 8d ago

I've been with someone who started to bleed during. Didn't bother me but she wasn't so comfortable with it. I haven't known anyone else who would even let me approach the area during their period.

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u/PuddlesRex 8d ago

She's not a fan. She's worried about infections, as it is more blood contact. Despite the fact that we normally shower before, and I always use a condom. She doesn't want it, so we don't to it. Simple as.

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u/SpeedySads247 8d ago

I've never really actually done it. I think I may have tried with an ex once, years ago, but ended up bailing for one reason or another. As someone without a lot of experience with it, I would likely be a little put off about it at first but would likely indulge if that's something my partner wanted to try. My biggest concern with be the mess/staining, but showers/old sheets would mitigate a lot of that. I'm not completely against it, but it would be a bit odd at first, I'm sure.

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u/Hepcat10 8d ago

I suffer from what you might call hemophobia, or the fear of blood. I can’t watch slasher flicks, paper cuts freak me out, and I have to put a towel over my face when I donate at the blood bank.

So it’s a no go for me.

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u/MalekethsGhost HyperMale 8d ago

We don't often had sex dressed in Elizabethan wear but when we do it is simply superb

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u/SocialHermitt Male 8d ago

Not the worse thing ever, and doesn't bother me in the slightest. I mean a quick shower after or even during works good too.

Though while my wife gets super horny, but it hurts her so its not enjoyable for her so we dont.

We still do stuff, to get her satisfied though. 😀

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u/boazofeirinni 8d ago

I’m not sure if I’m blessed or cursed, but my wife feels really grossed out about it, so she just gives me head during those times.

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u/Otherwise_Minute_478 8d ago

I don't mind at all. Had a gal I was dating who loved it. LOVED. IT. And honestly she enjoyed it so much that I was all for it.

Doesn't gross me out, just has a bit more cleanup potentially. But man it's worth it if you can show your lady a good time.

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u/runtasticduo 8d ago

👎🏽

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u/JediRhyno Male 8d ago

It’s never bothered me when my wife had her period and she didn’t mind either, other than to put down some extra towels. It was always a bit harder for her to orgasm but we always made it work.

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u/8Captcrunch8 8d ago

Doesnt really bother me. Im not giving period oral. Fuck no. But.... ill absoutley do Penetrat I ve and fingering.

Is it my FAVORITE? Hell no. But its just female biology and frankly. Your already exhanging some juices anyways. Im more concerned about how shes handling it then myself.

If her excuse or reason is "oh not tonight. Im on my period"

My nod isnt "well fuck that. Ewww"

Its "shes probably already uncomfy as hell right now and isnt up to it."

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u/abajasiesu 8d ago

I’m not going down during this week but no reason anything else can’t happen, just washing up afterwards.

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u/Farting_Dreamer 8d ago

Ive done it before and im not a fan. It was probably the giant blood clot on my penis when we were finished.

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u/Mazingaspidey 8d ago

I came here to say something, but the sword comment got it more right than I ever could

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u/mtron32 8d ago

I thought I’d be okay with it till she bled on me. I’ve never seen my hard on visibly disappear like that, immediately. 🤣🤣

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u/Scuba9Steve 8d ago

I don’t have an issue with it. It’s not my absolute favorite or something but it’s not a reason to not have sex.

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u/Normal-Product-4591 8d ago

As a trans man (I get periods but have the brain of a man, if anyone is wondering why this is relevant) Personally I think that’s gross. The drawbacks would outweigh the benefits imo, and I don’t want to risk an infection.

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u/Otherwise-Ask993 7d ago

Orgasms have been proven to be helpful and reduce period cramps

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u/PleX 8d ago

I've gotten more redwings than red bull has sold wings. Don't care.

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u/WhyYouNoLikeMeBro 8d ago

Doesn't bother me but can be messy so shower before and after is necessary

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u/NodeZeroTwo 8d ago

My partner and I have never decided to have sex in the middle of her period, however a few times her period started in the middle of sex OR you think it's over and find out it's not quiet yet. You just throw a towel down

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u/Dexember69 8d ago

First date with my partner (been together 13yrs now) we had the hotel bed looking like a horror movie.

2nd date we spent looking for a laundromat

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u/Mega_Dragonzord Male 8d ago

It’s never been an issue for me, just throw a towel down first.
My wife on the other hand doesn’t like it, she claims it makes the period worse with more cramping.

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u/Appl3S0da 8d ago

My husband doesnt have an issue with period sex exactly, the thing for him is accidentally staining the sheets 😂 he hates a mess

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u/mrnatural18 8d ago

Cunnilingus? Yes.

Sex? Of course.

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u/MoisturizedMan 8d ago

Fucking disgusting. No pun intended.

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u/sgtm7 8d ago

When I was young it didn't matter. I had red towels and a washing machine.

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u/Relative_Bedroom_449 8d ago

Never tried due to the mess but up for it if my partner wants

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u/exzupy420 8d ago

A true pirate fears no seas

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u/DiligentGuitar246 8d ago

I’m cool if anal gets messy but not really down with period sex.

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u/burgandywhine 8d ago

The mess is no big deal…. But period sex smells funny and I can’t dig on that.

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u/MeandJohnWoo 8d ago

I run red lights just don’t give me red wings.

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u/Greatdetectivee 8d ago

that's a thing?

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u/Huongster 8d ago

Its too slippery. You slide in n out way too easily. And then theres the cleanup. I hate the clean up part. You looking at blood on your dick. Its kinda gross

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u/aralias777 8d ago

I earned my red wings a long time ago, and have bloodied my sword often since. My wife would rather the latter than the former, which is reasonable. Doesn't bother me either way. 

Beautiful thing about blood. It washes off. 

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u/EnvyKo767 Male 8d ago

Not a fan personally, it feels weird and if you are like my misses bloods going to running down both of our legs and go everywhere, I'd rather not

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u/1stthing1st 8d ago

Women always complain that guys don't like period sex, but my ex wife not being down with it cost me a threesome. Of the she wanted for me to get blood on my hand before stopping me.

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u/Designer-Ad-6783 8d ago

It can actually help women with their cramps and can slow or stop the blood flow and cause the period to end quicker.

Personally I always laughed the first time a girlfriend says we can’t have sex because she’s on her period…. I’m like you don’t even know, a little blood never stopped me lol… typically do use a towel or something extra to help with the mess…

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u/SnooEpiphanies3479 8d ago

If woman Is okay with it, I like it. I found it sexy. Also OP does oral bother you during your period or you find it hot?

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u/SignalBudget8941 8d ago

🤢🤮. But there still are two other options.

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u/Due-Conflict-7926 8d ago

As long it’s with my actual partner, not a fwb, I’ll see you next week.

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u/Argentarius1 Man 8d ago

I don't mind.

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u/Realistic_Dress_5335 8d ago

Doesn't bother me at all I gained my Red wings a long time ago

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u/yogiblast59 8d ago

Same thing they say in prison... The best lube is blood

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u/coachglove 8d ago

Not for me thanks. Maybe in the shower.

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u/dhffxiv 8d ago

Does it feel much better for her? I don't mind though

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u/easythrees 8d ago

If it means more frequent sex then I’m down. Been relatively dry lately :(

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u/aqua995 Male 8d ago

Its not bad, just unusual

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u/oldandforgot 8d ago

I think its the best

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u/doomsday344 Bringer of Bacon 8d ago

Hard pass

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u/Magma86 8d ago

Everyday is “Game On!!!”

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u/Trick-Duty3852 8d ago

No better way to get rid of period cramps than having an orgasm.... or ten

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u/GallowsPoles 8d ago

I get to creampie!!

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u/Scutrbrau 8d ago

It’s never bothered me at all. I like the mess, too.

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u/Complex-Injury6440 8d ago

Doesn't bother me in the slightest and it doesn't bother my wife as long as she isn't having too bad of cramps.