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Sexual activity during menstruation: a qualitative study.

Katherine R Allen¹, Abbie E Goldberg

¹Department of Human Development, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 24060, USA. kallen@vt.edu

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Sociology
Human Sexuality
Menstrual Health

Background:

Menstruation is a natural biological process often surrounded by cultural taboos.
Societal norms and personal beliefs significantly influence attitudes towards sexual activity during menstruation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore young adults' perspectives on sexuality and menstruation.
To identify patterns in attitudes and behaviors regarding sexual intercourse during menstruation.

Main Methods:

Grounded theory methodology was employed.
Qualitative narratives were analyzed from 108 young women and 12 young men.

Main Results:

Forty women reported engaging in sexual intercourse during menstruation, often within committed relationships.
No participants comfortable with menstrual sex expressed disgust.
Seven of nine sexually experienced men reported having had sex with a menstruating partner.

Conclusions:

Comfort with menstrual sex is associated with committed relationships and a lack of disgust.
Attitudes towards sexual activity during menstruation vary widely among young adults.