How to Prevent Bleeding After Sex

Bleeding after sexual intercourse can be a very scary problem for some women. Though your sexual partner may first notice blood on the condom, you are likely to spot it when urinating after you have had sex. If you experience this uncomfortable problem, you may be wondering what the cause is and what you can do to stop it. Here are some tips on how to prevent bleeding after sex.

Visit the Gynecologist for Bleeding After Sex

It is ideal to make an appointment with your gynecologist if you are experiencing bleeding after sex. Bleeding after sex can indicate a number of gynecological conditions, such as precancerous changes or cancer of the cervix, endometriosis, uterine cancer, and cervical ectropion. While some of these problems are more serious, others are less severe and easier to treat or cope with.

Certain sexually transmitted diseases can also cause vaginal bleeding after sex, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichimoniasis. Any woman who has been sexually active with even just one partner and experiences vaginal bleeding after intercourse will want to get tested for STDs. If any of these gynecological conditions or STDs is to blame, treating the condition is generally a main key to preventing bleeding after sex.

Enhance Vaginal Lubrication Prior to Sex

Bleeding after sex often occurs when the vagina is not properly lubricated. This is because the vagina is more prone to tears, which will generally lead to bleeding. Consider spending more time on foreplay or finding other ways to get in the mood (e.g. candles, romantic music) before having sexual intercourse. Using a vaginal lubricant, like KY Jelly, can help enhance vaginal lubrication which will prevent tears and, ultimately, bleeding after sex.

Though bleeding after sex is often caused by improper vaginal lubrication, there are some very serious gynecological conditions and STDs which can cause this condition. It is important to rule out any health problems before trying to reduce vaginal bleeding after sex by enhancing vaginal lubrication.

Talking to your doctor to determine the cause of bleeding after sex and finding ways to reduce it is the best thing that any woman who suffers from this problem can do. Keep in mind that practicing safe sex and avoiding sex with multiple partners can help prevent you from contracting an STD which may lead to vaginal bleeding after sex in the future.

Source:

CNN Health, "Expert Q&A: What can cause bleeding during sex?"