Many people are concerned about the safety of sex during menstruation: is it possible to get pregnant during this period? Is there any health risk? Let’s look at the facts.
Dr. Helga
Arguments against
High risk of infection During this period, the cervix is ajar and its epithelium is loose, and there is a very high risk of pathogenic infections entering the uterus and appendages. Moreover, if a woman already has any infectious diseases, they are exacerbated during her period. The risk of STDs during this period is high not only for women but also for men — blood infections can easily get into the microflora of the male genital organs. This problem can be partially solved with a condom. However, a condom will not prevent the next issue that we will discuss.
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