Can You Pleasure Yourself If You Are On Your Period?

Pleasuring yourself on your period is very simple, although it may require a slight deviation from your usual self-gratification routine.

Here's a few tips I'd recommend for masturbating during your monthly cycle:

How to masturbate on your period

The obvious danger of masturbating when you're on your period is that you'll make a bit of a mess.

Luckily, there are a number of ways around it:

• Masturbate in the shower - this is something I know a lot of women do anyway, regardless of what time of the month it is.

• Avoid vaginal penetration - Fingering yourself isn't the only way to achieve sexual arousal. Touching, stroking, rubbing and even pinching around the clitoris, labia or vulva works just as well (if not better). Why not use this opportunity to explore other parts of your body too!

• Keep your tampon in - You should be able to control any blood flow if you simply keep your tampon in.

The most important thing is to find somewhere comfortable and relaxing. Take your time and don't feel pressured. If you're constantly worrying about 'coming on' you'll find it a lot more difficult to 'get off'.