Periods 101
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Should I be masturbating on my period?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yes - and here’s why it’s bloody brilliant.
If you’ve ever wondered whether masturbating during your period is “normal” (spoiler: it is), or worried about the mess that comes with menstrual blood, we’re here to clear things up. Self-pleasure doesn’t stop just because you’re bleeding - and in fact, your period might be one of the best times to do it.
Is it okay to masturbate on your period?
Absolutely. Sexual pleasure doesn’t pause just because you’re on your period. In fact, many people feel more turned on during menstruation thanks to hormonal shifts - so if your libido is up, go with it.
Beyond pleasure, there's another reason to grab your favourite toy (or just your hands):
It can actually relieve menstrual cramps.
When you orgasm, your body releases endorphins - those feel-good hormones that work like natural painkillers. The uterine contractions during climax can increase blood flow and help reduce pain caused by menstrual cramps. So yes, masturbating during your period doesn’t just feel good - it can do good too.
The benefits of masturbating during your period
Here’s why it might become your new favourite period ritual:
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Relieves period cramps
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Boosts mood and eases anxiety
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Helps you sleep
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Reconnects you with your body (when periods make you feel anything but)
Orgasms also release dopamine and serotonin - two hormones that help regulate mood and reduce stress. So if you’re feeling emotionally all over the place (thanks again, hormones), a little solo time can help take the edge off.
What about the mess?
Yes, there might be some menstrual blood involved. That doesn’t mean you should skip it - it just means you might want to be prepared.
Tips for mess-free(ish) pleasure:
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Lay down a towel (dark-coloured = stress-free)
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Try it in the shower or bath
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Use a water-based lubricant to reduce friction if you’re feeling dry
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Avoid spraying water into your vagina - it can mess with your pH
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Use a condom on sex toys for easier cleanup
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Clean everything properly afterward (especially toys)
If you're wearing a menstrual cup, you might even find it helps reduce the mess altogether - just make sure it's not in the way if you’re using anything internally.
Does masturbation affect your cycle?
Here’s what it won’t do:
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Delay your period
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Stop irregular bleeding
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Magically “fix” your cycle
What it can do is make the symptoms that come with irregular periods - like bloating, stress, and cramps - a bit more manageable. So while masturbation won’t change the timing of your cycle, it can change how you feel during it.
TL;DR - masturbating on your period
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Masturbating during your period is completely normal
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It can help relieve menstrual cramps and boost your mood
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Mess? Totally manageable
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It won’t delay your period or regulate your cycle - but it might make you feel better while you’re riding it out
Feeling better in your body, even while bleeding? That’s what we’re about.
