Skip navigation! Story from Wellness. When you flick on the lights after sex , chances are you do a quick scan of the damage you and your partner left behind. Some clothes, maybe a condom , a few toys , unidentifiable stains, and sometimes blood. There's a whole bunch of reasons why you might have a little blood on the sheets, and it's usually not a huge deal unless it becomes a regular thing.
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Small amounts of vaginal bleeding can be caused by minor things, such as scratches or tears. The bleeding may also be a sign of a more serious issue, such as an infection. Learn when bleeding after being fingered is normal, and when it might be a sign you need to make an appointment with your doctor. Fingering can be a fun and relatively safe sexual activity. It rarely causes any issues.
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Emma Kaywin, a Brooklyn-based sexual health writer and activist, is here to calm your nerves and answer your questions. No gender, sexual orientation, or question is off limits, and all questions will remain anonymous. Please send your questions to tips bustle. Just regular times.
You might have heard that it's possible to bleed after having sex. It might sound kind of freaky, but it can actually be pretty normal. If you just had penetrative sex for the first time, you might have stretched or torn your hymen, which is the thin band of tissue at the opening of your vagina.
