Sex on Your Period

It is common for people to avoid engaging in sexual activities during menstruation. Menstrual blood, tampons, sanitary pads, or other menstrual products can potentially make partners feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. There are also certain religions and beliefs that during menstruation, females are “unclean.”  However, there can be benefits to having sex during menstruation and many…

Dry Sex

Dry sex, also known as “dry humping” or “outercourse,” is non-penetrative sex. No bodily fluids are exchanged in ways that could cause pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).1 Outercourse is a low risk sexual activity that can still provide stimulation that results in orgasm. Many people participate in dry sex as a fun, safer alternative to…