So hey guys, let’s talk about this whole period sex thing. I kept seeing questions online – is it safe? Does it mess up your flow? My partner and I were kinda curious too, honestly just tired of putting intimacy on hold for like, a week every month. We decided to actually give it a go and see what happened. Real life test, right? Here’s exactly how it went down, step by step.
Getting Ready (Yeah, Preparation Is Key)
First up, we had the chat. No assumptions, just straight talk. Were we both actually okay with trying this? What worried us? For me, it was the mess and maybe feeling gross. For him, he wasn’t sure about the safety thing. Important stuff! Next, we both made sure we were clean, seriously. Extra showering happened. Then came the practical stuff. Grabbed a dark towel, like really dark. Put that down first. Oh, and condoms! Figured better safe than sorry, extra protection layer? Yeah.
The Actual… Experience
Okay, moment of truth. Honestly, starting out felt a bit weird, mentally. Like, okay, we’re doing this while I’m bleeding. But honestly? Once things got going, physically it felt pretty much the same as always – maybe even better sometimes? Weirdly, less friction? Body doing its thing, I guess. We kept it kinda gentle at first, just checking in. “You good?” “Yeah, you?” Important! Oh jeez, the mess part was unavoidable though. Even with the towel, some stuff escaped. A few spots on the sheets. Saw it later. Oh well, dark sheets saved the day! Afterwards, quick clean-up crew assembled. We were both like, okay, that wasn’t nearly as scary as we built up.
What Happened Afterward & What We Learned
The aftermath? Yeah, I tracked my cycle like a hawk after that. Here’s the real tea from my body:
- Flow seemed heavier for maybe the rest of that day? Like, just noticeable compared to before.
- Some cramping kicked in later that evening. Not sure if coincidence or linked, but yeah, ouch.
- Next period came pretty much on time, though. No major schedule shakeup.
Biggest takeaways? For us, it’s definitely doable, but you gotta prepare mentally and practically. Talk! Towel up! Don’t freak out about a little mess. Check with your doc if you’re worried (I asked mine ages ago, she basically said “safe with barrier methods, just messy”). Will we do it again? Yeah, honestly. Not every period day, mind you, but it’s nice knowing that week isn’t off the table anymore. Just part of life now.
