Thanks guys.
To clarify: We'll occasionally have sex at the very end of my period, but the first 4-5 days are wicked heavy (since having Niall, anyway). We barely have enough energy for sex, and I can't stand the idea of cleaning up a big mess while in that post-coital haze.
We also do plenty of cuddling, massages, etc, whether I have my period or not. I guess we'd always held off on anything sexual because of the 'teasing' aspect, but we're starting to remember that teasing has its place.
Because of our marital problems, right now I need a *lot* of reassurance that he loves me and finds me attractive and sexually desirable. While we kept up the non-sexual touch, verbal expressions of love, etc.. just going a week without him doing much to show me he wants me sexually was rough. Normally I'd think, "Eh, what's a week.. no big deal." But we're in a different place right now.
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.
I'll definitely bring them up with my husband.