Like semen and vaginal fluids, menstrual blood carries HIV, hepatitis and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). So it is possible that the risk of these infections is higher if having sex during menses. To protect from these infections it is very important to use condoms if you have sex during your periods, just like at any other time, unless you are in a faithful relationship with one partner who you tested with. A woman is least likely to get pregnant during her period, although it is still possible. the risk of these infections passing is higher if having sex during menses. To protect from these infections it is very important to use condoms if you have sex during your periods, just like at any other time, unless you are in a faithful relationship with one partner who you tested with. A woman is least likely to get pregnant during her period, although it is still possible.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation
See also:
- Stis
- To learn about preventing pregnancy using the natural method
- Hiv
- Hepatitis
- Other family planning methods, including condoms