Sex is often one of the last things on a woman’s mind when she’s on her period. Many women don’t feel their best when dealing with cramps, body aches, sore breasts, bloating or diarrhoea. “However, this does not apply to everyone, as cramps, bloating and general discomfort can have the opposite effect.” Dr Angela Tan, medical director at Reiwa Health, a sexual wellness clinic, said that just as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms vary widely among women, they may also respond differently to hormonal changes. A woman’s sexual appetite may or may not increase during the time of the month.