A man who sleeps with a menstruating woman will become cursed is false

How widespread is the taboo?

Imagine this: Kwame and his wife are having a good time, but suddenly, she whispers, “Eii, my period just started.” Kwame jumps up like he’s seen a ghost. “Ah! You want to bring me bad luck?” Sounds familiar? Across many African communities, people whisper that if a man sleeps with a menstruating woman, he will suffer bad luck, become weak, or even lose his wealth. Some says his business will collapse, or worse his manhood will stop working.

Why does this myth exist?

• Fear of blood: Many cultures associate blood with danger, so menstrual blood is seen as “powerful” in a negative way.
• Religious & cultural beliefs: Some ancient texts discouraged sex during menstruation, and over time, this turned into fear.
• Lack of menstrual education: Because people didn’t understand periods, they made up scary stories instead.

What is the impact of the myth?

• Unnecessary fear: Men avoid intimacy, making their partners feel ashamed or rejected.
• Misinformation: People spread myths instead of facts about menstruation and sexual health.

How can we combat the myth?

• Education: Menstruation is a natural body function, not a curse!
• Medical facts: Science proves that period sex is safe (if both partners are comfortable with it).
• Open conversations: Let’s normalize talking about periods without shame or fear.

What’s the bottom line?

There is no curse! A man who sleeps with a menstruating woman won’t lose his luck, or strength. The only thing to consider is hygiene and mutual comfort.