Menstrual phase
1-5 days on average
Sexual appetite
Due to increased blood flow, sexual desire may increase during this period.
Lubrication
Menstrual blood is a great natural lubricant. At this stage, the satisfaction of orgasm can help reduce menstrual cramps, even shorten your period, and make orgasms more intense. If you’re both into it, this is a great time to have some shower sex.
Follicular phase
5/7-12/13 days
Sexual appetite
Sexual desire gradually increases as ovulation approaches.
Lubrication
As your period ends, estrogen levels continue to rise and your cervix produces more mucus. During this time, your vaginal discharge will have a slightly egg white consistency. It’s also common for women to masturbate more. Why not try a new toy during these few days?
Ovulation phase
Around day 14
Sexual appetite
In the days leading up to ovulation, sexual desire increases steadily and sexual arousal reaches its peak.
Lubrication
Vaginal discharge and cervical mucus are now clear, more fluid, and stretchy. This consistency helps make sex more comfortable.
During this period, it is worth trying positions that promote deeper penetration (cowgirl, doggy) because the cervix is pulled higher.
Luteal phase
From day 15 to the end of the cycle
Sexual appetite
The rise in progesterone levels after ovulation can reduce sexual desire.
Lubrication
As progesterone levels rise, vaginal discharge thickens. During this period, it is worth taking extra care of lubrication if you choose penetrative sex. If deep penetration is painful, it is worth trying OHNUT rings to control the depth of penetration. And if you don’t feel like penetrative sex, oral sex is always a good joker.
