Kate Orson is a freelance writer, and author of Tears Heal: How to listen to our children. She writes, about self-help, parenting, and more recently, sex! She is currently working on a memoir; A Cut in The Brain, about her experience of having the LEEP procedure, and her recovery from side effects that doctors didn't warn her about.
Your cervix isn't meant to be numb or painful. It has has the potential to release 'out of this world' orgasms, and with cautious and slow practice you can get it there.
The time of your period is a physical reminder of your connection to the Earth and the Moon. It can be a powerful time and perfect for exploring spiritual sex.