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Use contraception. When you're on your period, you're at higher risk for STDs and pelvic infections. What's more, you're less likely to get pregnant, sure, but it's not impossible. So if you thought this was your ticket to ride, sorry -- you still gotta stay safe.
First, Get Tested. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect the body, but living with one can be a strain on a person's emotions as well. If you have an STD, you might feel alone â but you're not. STDs (also called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs) are common. Luckily, many can be cured. And those that can't (like herpes or HIV/AIDS) can still be treated to help with symptoms, although the infection can still spread to other people.