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Can we have sex during periods? will this have any effect on health?

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Dr. Rowan Paul answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Perfectly safe: Use a towel, or menstrual cup but if you are comfortable with it, it is perfectly safe to have sex during periods.

Answered 3/15/2016

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