Sex Outside

Nature Quickie: Orgasms as Backcountry Cramp Relief?


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Sex Outside Nature Quickies are short, 5-minute dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features nurse and bike tourist Mary Ann Thomas as we explore if and how orgasms can help alleviate menstrual cramping and other period symptoms, and how to manage the potential mess of period sex in the outdoors.

Mentioned in this Bonus Content:

  • Find Mary Ann Thomas on Instagram: @postcardsfrommat
  • Tune into the full interview all about menstruation on the She Explores podcast in an episode called “Taking Your Period Outdoors”
  • We want you to be a part of the Sex Outside community!
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    • Find Sex Outside on Instagram! @sexoutsidepod
  • Need a transcript for this bonus episode? Find it here.

Additional Resources:

  • Medical Daily: 4 Aches and Pains Orgasms Can Cure
  • The Atlantic: How Orgasms Could Dull Pain
  • Best Health Mag: 6 Healthy Reasons to Mastrubate
  • Healthline: Mastrubating on Your Period-- How to Avoid A Mess


Sex Outside is a Ravel Media production.
Hosted by Laura Borichevsky.
Cover artwork by Hailey Hirst.
Music by Calica licensed via  MusicBed.

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