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I would like to know what's the best way to have sex while you on your period. i have my periods for two to three days each month.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Any way: It is safe to have sex during the period, it does not matter how you have sex. You can do anything during your period that you would do otherwise.

Answered 4/19/2013

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