[gatorvol64]

Ok, when I had periods the first day (maybe 2) were hell. Cramps and heavy bleeding. However, once this 1st or 2nd day was past, I found myself being in a well...bluntly...a horny mood. My husband and I always had sex during my period. I'm strange in more ways than one and I guess so are my hormones.

Now,as to why I don't have periods any more. It isn't "natural". Gator has had a vasectomy and I didn't need birth control. However, before swinging even entered the picture, I was having even more problems with my periods. Nothing on a regular basis and more painful than ever when they occurred. I talked with my doctor for a couple of years. He suggested BCPs to regulate them and help with the pain. I wasn't interested because I thought they were unnecessary. He finally convinced me and I started using them. A period once a month was actually welcome since they were lighter and less painful. I then heard about Seasonique (later Seasonale) and we discussed those. If I was regulating them, I was willing to regulate them to less frequent. I now use Lybrel. They are continuous, year round. I don't have a period as long as I take them. I feel better, in regards to my hormones, than I have in years.

I'm not advising anyone to take BCPs of any kind. That should be decided between you and your doctor. I'm just telling my experience with the topics of this thread. Oh and I'm 44 now. We all take risks in life and this is one I'm willing to take. Benefits are multiple for me.

Vol