Nearly half of women skip all genital activity during their time of the month, found a survey from period-tracking app Clue. It's time to stop shorting yourself of period sex. For one, you're likely off-the-rails horny , due to shifting hormonal levels. Second, having sex during this, uh, intimate time can make you feel even closer to your partner, adds certified sex therapist Holly Richmond, PhD. Beyond that, sex when you're menstruating can feel incredibly awesome more on that later and calm your moody mind, Richmond adds. It can be like sex any other time of the month," explains Marin.