Sex can be painful sometimes, we all know that and we're even used to it. But what we're not used to is bleeding during or after sex. This can be pretty scary because of all the things that are supposed to happen when you have sex, this is not something that even makes the list. And since it's uncommon for you to bleed at this time, you may have a plethora of questions arising in your mind about why this is even happening. Well, here are a few reasons why you might be bleeding during or after sex. Give it a good read.

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Although you shouldn't immediately jump the gun on this one, there are some symptoms of STDs like weird discharges, painful urination and in some cases bleeding as well. So, if you've also noticed that you're in pain and these other symptoms are accompanying your bleeding, chances are that you've caught an STD. And this means you need to go see your doctor immediately.

Sometimes when women have sex almost before their period begins and then they have an orgasm, the hormonal shifts can lead to an early onset of the period and this might be why you're bleeding during sex. Another thing that can lead to major hormonal imbalances is menopause so that's equally likely to lead to bleeding during or after sex.

Although you might not think this could happen, it's a lot more common than you imagine. Sometimes when the vagina is dry and there isn't enough lubrication, the friction during sex can lead to minor injuries which could then lead to bleeding. Although these injuries heal on their own and rather quickly, if they're not healing then you should go see your doctor.

A lot of women believe that their hymen getting stretched is a sign of them losing their virginity. However, there are so many other things that could stretch out your hymen be it intense workouts, cycling and even stretching. So, yes, this could be one of the reasons why you've ended up with some bleeding out of your vagina.