Period sex is like pizza: If you want it, you deserve it. You're a human being whose sexual needs don't switch off when blood starts coming out of you. If sex during your period really isn't your thing, though, that's cool too — more on that ahead. We rounded up seven things you should know about period sex, including insight from experts, to help you make that time of the month even more enjoyable. Read on, bleed on, and get off to your heart's content.

Created for Greatist by the experts at Healthline. Read more. Crimson tide rolling in and all you can think about is getting it on? So, if having sex while menstruating is something you want to do, go right ahead. In fact, a study of young women found that nearly half had had sex during menstruation. Sex during periods may also not be your jam.

Though it may pose some logistical concerns, there's no scientific evidence that having sex during your period is harmful to your health. Some women even find that having intercourse while menstruating brings several benefits and is more pleasurable than it is at other times. It's important to remember, though, that just because your body is eliminating your uterine lining because an egg was released but not fertilized doesn't mean you can't get pregnant while you have your period. Having sex while on your period has several benefits that are due to physiological changes that occur in response to intercourse.

Here's everything you need to know about sexual intimacy during that time of the month, from infection risk to birth control. The virus may be present in menstrual blood. Therefore, doctors strongly encourage using a condom to decrease this risk. You may also be more prone to some infections in general at this time.