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Can you have sex or masturbate while on your period?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: There is no reason why women can't participate in sexual activity while menstruating. That includes masturbation.

Dr Hickok agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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I am too worried about my girlfriend last period date of my gf was 21 july on 3 aug we had sex before penetration I ejaculated my sperm outside because of masturbate and cleaned my properly with a clothe after that I inserted my only 2 time not ejaculated

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