Can I have sex with my menstrual cup?

Having sex on your period has always been a major taboo for some people. However, the new intimate hygiene alternatives for when we have menstruation, open a window to new doubts related to how to use them and in what contexts. One example of these doubts is whether or not it is possible to have sex when wearing a menstrual cup. Is it possible?

Therefore, in this article we want to solve this doubt and raise new alternatives to safe sex when we are menstruating. So, take note.

Numerous studies have shown that during menstruation, women's sexual desire increases, you can read about it here. Something that is difficult for many people to cope with, as they feel embarrassed about having sex when they are on their period. For this reason, they tend to postpone it until the end of their period. However, many girls may think that the alternative of menstrual cups, so hygienic and practical, can make sexual relations possible during those days...

Sexual intercourse with a menstrual cup?

The answer is: No. The design and shape of the menstrual cup, which is designed to hold menstrual flow, makespenetrativesex impossible. Its shape means that having sex with it in place causes discomfort for both you and your partner. As it takes up a large part of your vagina and is pushed in during intercourse, you will feel a great deal of discomfort.

In addition, wearing it during intercourse can cause the cup to lose the vacuum it makes when it is in place. This could cause the cup to move and the blood to leak out.

However, there are alternative menstrual cups that can be used for sexual intercourse. These are menstrual pads, which you can find on our website by clicking here.

What are menstrual discs?

They have a bowl-shaped, diaphragm-like appearance that collects menstrual blood. They are made of medical grade silicone and are reusable for several years.

Its format makes it very ergonomic and adapts to your anatomy. It also adjusts to the size of a tampon for comfortable insertion. Once the menstrual disc is in place, it adapts, as we said, to prevent leakage.

Its design makes penetrative sex possible, as it avoids leaks and stains (one of the biggest concerns of women when they practice it). When placed in the vagina, passing through the vaginal canal and just behind the pubic bone below the cervix (specifically in the vaginal fornix), it makes it possible to have sex without you or your partner noticing it.

However, you should know that, although menstrual discs prevent blood from leaking when you have sex, they are not a method of contraception or prophylactic, so they are not designed to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.

Do you know the benefits of sex when you're on your period?

It may seem strange to you, but many gynaecological studies claim that sex has beneficial properties that can help us cope better with the symptoms of menstruation.

Having sex when you are on your period makes penetration much smoother and more pleasurable. This is because menstrual flow allows for greater lubrication. In addition, they help with period pains and cramps. The contraction and relaxation of the uterus during intercourse helps both to relieve cramps and to help the endometrium detach sooner and reduce the number of days of bleeding.