Communicate with your partner about everything to do with sex while on your period. If there is any hesitance, address it, but do not expect them to be on the same page even then.
Use latex condoms to reduce risks of pregnancy, UTIs, STIs and other diseases.
Use dark coloured towels or bedsheets to ensure the blood doesn’t freak you out and cleaning up is easier.
If having sex in the shower is an option, do so but carefully. This will minimise the cleanup. If sex in the shower is not an option, take a shower before you have sex so that you feel relaxed and fresh.
Keep wet washcloths, dry towels, unscented wet wipes and other necessities handy so that you can clean up whenever necessary.
Opt for sex positions which do not require women to be on the top because it can aggravate the bleeding. Go for missionary, spooning or face-to-face positions.
Make sure you remove your tampon or menstrual cup before you initiate sex..
If you have an underlying condition or disease that is transmissible through infected blood, consult a gynaecologist before having sex while on your period.