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Call 785-864-ARTS (2787) for tickets. Paid for by STUDENT SENATE one community, many values CONTACT Mike Anderson, Dellwood, Minn. graduate student, and Michelle MacBain, Kansas City, Kan., graduate student, are the hosts of Kansas in Heat, a talk show about sex and relationships that airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on KJHK, 90.7fm and at kjk.org. KANSAS IN HEAT // SEX DURING MENSTRUATION // MIKE ANDERSON > Tackle the sticky world of relationships. 11111 71111 Q. Is it OK to have sex with a woman while she's menstruating? Can I get her pregnant? A. While some might find it taboo or gross, there are no definite reasons why you can't have sex with a woman during her period. I know guys that absolutely love sleeping with women on their period, but I'm always amazed at the number of guys that say they would never do it. As long as you don't mind the sight of a little blood, both of you will be fine. Period pains and menstrual cramps can certainly hurt a woman's libido, but having an orgasm can help relieve these pains. In summary, it is perfectly OK to have sex with a willing participant while she is menstruating. While it has the chance to be a tad messy, it is still very enjoyable. As far as your second question goes, getting a woman pregnant during her period is a possibility, but the chances are slim. Normally during her period, no viable egg would be available to fertilize. However, it is possible that a woman might happen to ovulate off schedule and near the time of menstruation. It would be rare to get a woman pregnant during her period, but I'm not saying that you have my permission to go condom-free. SOFTBA A. Why do most men crave anal sex, yet cringe at the thought of penetrating a menstruating vagina? How is a dry, bacteria-ridden, fragile hole appealing? With the natural lubricant of the menstrual blood, I would argue the soft, warm, overly moist hug of a menstruating vagina is far more delightful and attractive. A few things to remember when participating in this monthly experience: 1) Remember to always use a condom if this red-hot sex is with someone other than a STI-free, monogamous partner. 2) Yes, you can make a baby during that time of the month. Stress and hormones can affect the menstrual cycle. Therefore, you can ovulate during your period. If ovulation occurs during menstruation and you have unprotected sex, you have a strong chance of getting pregnant. 3) Safeguard against unplanned pregnancies with hormonal (the pill, IUD, etc.) or non-hormonal (condoms, cervical caps, sponges, etc.) birth control. 4) If you're worried about the mess, get over it. The total amount of blood loss during menstruation is approximately two tablespoons. Be sure to place a dark towel down on the bed and make the clean up seductive. Rather than letting your guy rush to the bathroom, have a warm wash cloth ready. Slowly and gently wipe him off while he lays in post-coital satisfaction. If you enjoy sex, then enjoy sex every day of the month. // MICHELLE MACBAIN Ofiense regains strengui in doubleneader Kansas defeated Wichita State on Wedensday BY HANNAH WISE hwise@kansan.com Howard Tina/KANSAN The softball team's offense returned to its powerful and effective playing style in Wednesday evening's doubleheader against Wichita State, leaving with two victories, 11-3 in six innings and 6-3 in the second game. The non-conference evening provided ample opportunity for the Jayhawks to keep their NCAA Regional hopes alive and the strong offensive play was evidence of their will to fight for their regional bid. The softball team broke the single season home run record of 54 home runs held by the 2005 team. The 5 home runs scored during the doubleheader brought the season total to 59. Junior outfielder Liz Kocon hammered a 3-run homer out of the park in the third inning after hitting the record-breaking home run in the second inning of game one. Sophomore infielder Mariah Montgomery also tallied two home runs in game one and junior infielder Marissa Ingle hit a home run in the top of the sixth inning of the first game. Ingle also had an RBI double added to her record in the fourth inning of the first game, setting the score at 8-1 in Kansas' favor. "It wasn't just me. It was everybody," Kocon said. "We have just been hitting the ball really well this year." The Jayhawk defense kept the Shocker batters out of scoring position. In the bottom of the fifth, the Jayhawks were looking for their final two outs when a hit gave them an an out by a catch. The final out came from a chase down between third base and home plate. Senior catcher Brittany Hile cornered the runner near third base and made a quick toss to Ingle, who tagged out the runner. In game two, the Jayhawks got off to a slow start, allowing the Shockers to score three runs through the first three innings. In Senior Allie Clark pitched the entirety of the first contest. She allowed 6 hits and 3 runs, and struck out three batters. the bottom of the third, after two allowed runs, the coaching staff changed from freshman pitcher Kristin Martinez in the circle to sophomore Alex Jones. "I think Alex is just a bull dog," coach Megan Smith said. "When she is out there you are confident that she is going to go right at the bitter." Jones gave the offense a chance to score six runs through the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. The fifth inning was the most productive for the Jayhawks with four scored runs. Three base hits in a row combined with a string of walks and a hit from Ingle resulted in the four runs. The defensive strength continued in the second game with multiple double plays, including one to end the game. The batter hit the ball to Montgomery, who snapped the ball to a waiting freshman infielder Ashley 4 Newman at second base for an out. Newman then threw down to freshman infielder Laura Vickers at first for the double play and the end of the double header. "We work really hard at practice," Montgomery said. "Coach just hammers fundamentals and working really hard and it is really nice to see us all come together." Edited by Helen Mubarak have a full year of experience with coach Turner Gill's system. Pick McDougald The transition from Mangino to Gill seemed rocky at best, and the results oftentimes showed that on the field last fall. Fans are eager to get that taste Take this for example: If Jordan Webb comes out and throws for four touchdowns, was he playing great or was the defense just plain bad? If Keeston Terry gets a couple of interceptions, was he playing great or were the quarterbacks underperforming? out of their mouths this Saturday at 1 p.m. However, that probably won't be the case. Spring games are an interesting bunch. They can't be judged the way normal games are judged, for obvious reasons. It's a tough question, and one that won't be answered by looking at the scoreboard at the end of the scrimmage. However, there are ways to gauge how the players are doing. Are Jordan Webb and Quinn Mecham hitting their receivers in stride? Are the running backs seeing the holes created by the offensive line and getting through them quickly? Also, check to see if both teams are getting plays off on time, or actually getting the play into the huddle on time. The Jayhawks struggled in both areas at different points in 2010. Those are the types of things fans need to look for on Saturday: individual nuances that are crucial to winning football games. Everything else will be hard to decipher until McNeese State comes to Lawrence on Sept. 3. 1 Edited by Jacque Weber