should you exercise on your period?
466898
Yes, it helps relieve body aches beliive it or not... but definately use extra protection so you don't have any embarrasing moments
323018
You poor thing.  Rest, relax, take some aspirin or Midol, use a heating pad.  If none of these helps, consider some vigorous exercise -- some people swear it works.  My periods were kind of rough when I was young; I got into the habit of playing the piano extra-hard, it worked every time.
992262
It really depends.  It does no harm to make love during your period, and if neither of you mind the 'bloody mess', there should be no reason not to.  If you are of some faiths, like Jewish, it is wrong to have relations during the menstrual cycle, but I've not seen nor heard of any particular reason not to except the mess.  Hope it helps.
953541
Strenuous exercise will definately cause women to skip periods or even miss them completely, but this is usually in very athletic women.  It could be the stress your body is experiencing since you were pretty out of shape.  Good luck.  Don't worry too much about it.  Your body's just going through a change, it will get better and you'll soon get used to it!  God bless.  Millie
582004
There is absolutely no harm in having sex while on your period.  Many women actually get relief from cramping by orgasm.  Any tiny bit of blood that may enter the penis will come immediately out when your guy orgasms.\n\nNo worries, hon.
302348
If you're on the pill, you can just start your new pack when your period is supposed to start.  Many doctors now say it's OK to bypass periods when you're on the pill.\n\nALWAYS check with your doctor first, of course. ;-)
252123
my hubby and i have sex when i am on my period, not a problem for us, just use a towel or change the sheets afterward! actually it does intensify the feeling!
954965
You should take the first day of your period.
650898
no, that's fine, and it's good to stay active. very thin women/athletes may get their first periods later. this can also be caused by an eating disorder, so be on the lookout...
1182615
I agree with all the other answers. I used to get horrible cramps, the kind that made me want to passout, I found that Tylenol menstrual/Midol or any pain reliever, doing some light jogging, and a heating pad after my jog worked really well. Even though exercising seems like the last thing you want to do, getting those muscles working helps loosen them up so that you don't have that "cramping" feeling. That's why as another person suggested "orgasms" help because they cause the muscles in your uterus to move and loosen or uncramp. Good luck!
335038
well, eat ur veggies and drink your milk.  Working out is good period
931608
All girls bloat up at the time of their period.  It is not real weight gain.\n\nYou must have easy periods if you can run during them.  Take a break for a day or two till the worst is over.  Then go back to your regular schedule.\n\nOf course all the running the world will make no difference if you do not eat a healthy fruit, veggie, lean meat diet.   NO JUNK FOOD AND READ ALL LABELS.  Just make label reading a habit and teach yourself how to eat healthy.\n\nNo fast food and should you go there.  No fried,\nhave a salad or yogurt with fruit or eat the burger without the bread.  NO FRENCH FRIES.\n\nKeep your portions to the size of a deck of cards.\n\nGood Luck on your weight loss.  I am also doing it, down 15 lbs so far.
949582
I'm not entirely sure why you would want to do that.\nTampons are not very healthy as it is, but I understand their convenience where our menstral cycle is concerned. But I would not want to use them if I didn't have my period. ANything inserted into your body for any long period of time is not a good thing. And if you forget and leave it in more than a day, you could end up very very sick indeed.
1048443
not true......you can get pregnant even ON your period.  Treat every time as if it is your most fertile time of the month.
159892
If you over exercise, or dont eat enough, you can lose your period.  If you have had a sudden change in diet or exercise that could be the problem, also if you are quite young, that can happen as well.  \n\nIt never hurts to double check with a doctor though. Better to be safe than sorry.  Good luck.
569894
Have Sex, There's nothing Wrong with it. I have Sex with Women on their Period Many Times.
1068104
jogging is great exercise. You will lose fat, your aerobic capacity will improve, and you will sleep better and night and be more awake during the day.\nIt will increase your strength and also because it is a load bearing form of exercise, it will slightly increase bone density which is always a plus for women.\nRegarding doing it every day...I would rec 5 days a week and do something else 2 days a week like lift weights.\nAlso- you are tired when you exercise because exercise is, by definition, tiring. Don't worry about it though. Keep it up and you'll be running 10-12 miles at a time without becoming too tired. Our bodies can do amazing things if trained right and fed good food!\n\nGood luck!!