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Is it harmful to have sexual intercourse with my spouse during her menstruation without using condom?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: There is no harm (aside from just aesthetic reluctance) with having sex during menses.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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