Time of the month?

My girlfriend and I are experiencing really bad timing with our periods. Can you suggest a way to have sex while having our periods?

This is one of the most troublesome and annoying problems for lesbians when it comes to having sex. The dreaded period.

Some people have a problem with having sex when they have their period, others find that they are at their horniest.

The question is, what happens when you aren't yet synchronised and you still want to have sex?

For some women it's nigh-on impossible as the period is simply too painful and heavy to engage in any kind of vaginal intercourse. However, clitoral stimulation can do more than just bring her to orgasm. It is widely reported that an orgasm can help with headaches and the stomach cramps that commonly come with a period. As orgasms help to release endorphins, they’re the perfect painkiller!

If you do decide to engage in penetrative sex - either with fingers or toys, you should always think about protection. The main thing you need to worry about is spreading infection, so use PVC gloves, a condom or a dental dam just to be sure.

It is also important to remember to wash your hands both before and after sex and be a little more gentle than you would normally be, as the vagina is more sensitive at the time of a period.