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Whoa!
It is never “normal” to bleed during sex, not even a little bit (though you may experience bleeding if your period is due, or if it comes early or unexpectedly).
Bleeding is your body’s way of telling you something is not right. If you experience bleeding, pay attention. Make an appointment with our health care team today and have it checked out.
For some women, a hormonal birth control (like the pill) could be to blame. Breakthrough bleeding is a known side effect for the first 6 months on the pill. The solution may be as simple as switching brands.
Bleeding can also be the result of trauma from abrupt stretching or tearing, or from the use of sex toys. Incorporate some lube into your routine to see if that helps.
More serious reasons for bleeding include: pregnancy; vaginal infection; an STI– including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, or Herpes–or a benign growth on the cervix or in the uterus such as polyps. Bleeding during sex can also be caused by cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, or uterus.
If you bleed during sex, see a medical practitioner. Don’t ignore it, don’t take chances—you need to know why this is happening.
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chlamydia is very nasty disease, you’ll get that nasty pus and infection;-.