Introduction

This study aimed to determine the views and experiences of women of reproductive age regarding their sexuality and sexual life during their menstrual period.

Methods

A qualitative, interpretive, phenomenological design was used. The study sample consisted of 16 women of reproductive age (18–49), who volunteered to participate and came to gynecology outpatient clinic appointments at a research hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Data were collected online through in-depth individual interviews.

Results

The research was composed of six themes: “symptoms of the menstruation period,” “duration and severity of symptoms during menstruation,” “effect of the menstrual period on sexual life,” “sexual desire during the menstrual period,” “opinions about sexual life during menstruation,” and “spouses’ opinions about sexual life during menstruation.”

Conclusions

The women in the study noted that they experienced physiological and psychological symptoms during their menstrual period. Although some of the women stated that they do not have changes in sexual desire during this period, most of them think that they should not engage in sexual intercourse due to the symptoms they experience during their menstrual period, religious beliefs, and sociocultural values.

Policy Implications

Nurses should counsel couples about the possible advantages and disadvantages of sexual intercourse during menstruation without displaying a judgmental attitude.

中文翻译：

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育龄妇女对经期性行为的看法

介绍

本研究旨在确定育龄妇女对月经期间的性行为和性生活的看法和经历。

方法

使用了定性的、解释性的、现象学的设计。研究样本由 16 名育龄女性（18-49 岁）组成，她们自愿参加并前往土耳其伊斯坦布尔的一家研究医院进行妇科门诊预约。通过深入的个人访谈在线收集数据。

结果

该研究由六个主题组成：“经期症状”、“经期症状的持续时间和严重程度”、“经期对性生活的影响”、“经期性欲”、“对性的看法”。经期生活”和“配偶对经期性生活的看法”。

结论

研究中的女性指出，她们在月经期间会经历生理和心理症状。尽管一些女性表示，她们在此期间性欲没有变化，但大多数人认为，由于经期症状、宗教信仰和社会文化价值观，她们不应该进行性交。

政策影响

护士应该向夫妇提供有关月经期间性交可能的优点和缺点的建议，但不要表现出评判的态度。