Question: My boyfriend wants to have sex with me even when I have my period, but I don’t feel comfortable having sex then. What does TCM say about this?
Answer: From an energy point of view, TCM does not advise having intercourse while a woman has her period. This is because during this time a woman is particularly vulnerable and it is easier for her to develop a health problem. And from an energy standpoint, any problem can be more easily transferred to her partner. Sexual diseases also can be readily transferred from one partner to the other when a woman is menstruating. Read more
