Clue is on a mission to help you understand your body, periods, ovulation, and so much more. Start tracking today. Originally published January 24, Sexual activity during menstruation is considered taboo in some cultures 1.

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Menstrual blood is, in fact, considered pure and sacred, and plays a very important role in certain Tantric rituals. T he association of menstruation with sacredness is reinforced in Tantric practices such as Yoni Puja worship of the female Yoni , wherein a ritual worship is carried out not only of a woman, but also of her Yoni or Vagina, which is perceived to be a symbol of the Cosmic Yoni from which the entire universe has emerged. Menstrual blood is, in fact, considered pure and sacred, and plays a very important role in these Tantric rituals. The Yoni Tantra, for example, notes that the Yoni puja must be carried out only in the Yoni which has started menstruating. The yoni which has bled is suitable for worship.


Can you have sex on your period?
If you've never tried having sex while menstruating, it can be intimidating. However, with the right precautions, there's no reason you can't enjoy sex as much on your period as you do otherwise. While it may require a few extra steps, you can absolutely have sex on your period, and it is a normal, safe activity for consenting adults to do.



When was the last time you talked to your friends about period sex? The act has long been taboo as far as American culture is concerned. It's rarely depicted in TV or movies beyond women rolling over in bed and complaining of cramps. The infamous "tampon scene" was cut from the first Fifty Shades of Grey film where Christian Grey removes Anastasia Steele's tampon before having sex , to which director Sam Taylor-Thompson says the scene was never even discussed. Sex and blood don't mix in Hollywood, but what about in the real world?