I had sex with my girlfriend during her menstruation period. We used a male condom and weeks later I developed a cough. Rumor has it that it’s connected to what we did and that the cough never stops and has no cure. Could this be true?

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Thanks for your question and congrats on using condoms when you have sex!

There are many “rumors” and myths about sex. This is a rumor. There is no particular danger with having sex when your partner is having her period, although pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are still a risk, so condoms are key! Your cough is probably not related to having sex. It may be caused by a cold, allergies, or something else. There may be medicine that can help so it’s a good idea to make an appointment with your health care provider.