If you've ever started bleeding after sex, you may have chalked it up to getting your period. And it turns out, there may be some logic to that thought. Of course, there's a catch. Lauren Streicher , an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University, told INSIDER that it only occurs if you're within a day or two of getting your period. Most of the time, starting your period soon after sex is just a coincidence. T here are a lot of other reasons that you could bleed after intercourse that are important to be aware of because some could require medical attention. Here are the most common. Vaginal tears are a common reason for bleeding after sex. Most occur as the result of dryness and vigorous sex. That said, women on the pill may be more prone to tears because birth control can cause the tissue of the vagina to be thinner, according to Millheiser.
Following top-notch oral sex from my top-notch partner, I was primed and ready for some intercourse. But after some vigorous penetration, I noticed I was bleeding—not quite period heavy but enough to leave three big blood splotches on my baby-pink duvet cover. The blood might be coming from the vaginal canal itself, the urinary tract, or the cervix, she says. Ross explains. The best way to prevent this is by making sure you have plenty of time to get aroused before any type of penetration—and to use lots of lube. The idea is to promote as much elasticity in the vagina as possible. I personally like to put some almond oil on my fingers and gently massage the vaginal opening to get it moist. Deep penetration, whether with a penis, a finger, or a toy, can occasionally cause slight trauma to the cervix, leading to some spotting after or during sex, according to Dr. It may be helpful to try shallower sex positions, such as spooning or sitting face-to-face. The good news?
Whether you are trying to conceive or looking to avoid pregnancy without birth control , timing can make all the difference in the world. One of the more common questions asked by women is whether you can get pregnant if you have had sex immediately before, during, or immediately following your period. While the answers are not always cut-and-dry, there are times when pregnancy is more likely and others when the chances are pretty slim. By and large, your likelihood of conceiving right before your period is low. During a typical to day cycle, ovulation will most likely occur between Day 11 and Day When this happens, the egg ovum will only be available for conception for 12 to 24 hours. The days immediately before your period would be the "safest" if you want to have sex without the risk of pregnancy. It's important to remember, though, that this window of opportunity can vary. Longer cycles will usually have more "safe" days, while shorter cycles will have fewer. As such, you may risk pregnancy if you ovulate later in the cycle or simply miscalculate your "safe" days.
Following top-notch oral sex from my top-notch partner, I was primed and ready for some intercourse. But after some vigorous penetration, I noticed I was bleeding—not quite period heavy but enough to leave three big blood splotches on my baby-pink duvet cover.
The blood might be coming from the vaginal canal itself, the urinary tract, or the cervix, she says. Ross explains. The best way to prevent this is by making sure you have plenty of time to get aroused before any type of penetration—and to use lots of lube.
The idea is to promote as much elasticity in the vagina as possible. I personally like to put some almond oil on my fingers and gently massage the vaginal opening to get it moist. Deep penetration, whether with a penis, a finger, or a toy, can occasionally cause slight trauma to the cervix, leading to some spotting after or during sex, according to Dr. It may be helpful to try shallower sex positions, such as spooning or sitting face-to-face. The good news?
It helps if you have an orgasm before any penetration even occurs. I cannot stress my love for lube enough. Keep a vat of it next to your bed, have a tube in your purse, keep samples in every drawer in your apartment. Lube is the stuff dreams are made on. Bleeding after sex is a symptom for everything from the herpes virus and chlamydia to cervical HPV. The best way to prevent this is to get tested for STIs. If you have multiple sex partners, get screened every eight to 10 weeks. Gigi Engle is a certified sex coach, clinical sexologist, educator, and writer living in Chicago.
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