Vaginal bleeding after sex, also known as postcoital bleeding , is not an entirely uncommon situation among menstruating women. And it's even more common in postmenopausal women. While the bleeding can sometimes be distressing, the cause is relatively benign in most cases. Many of the causes of postcoital bleeding overlap.
When Bleeding During Sex Is NBD and When It’s a Problem | SELF
If you are in the throes of passion and suddenly you spy spots of blood on the bed sheets, it can be alarming and a bit embarrassing if you're in a new relationship. Have you cut yourself? Did you miscalculate your period date? No, so why are you bleeding?
Sex is messy, thanks to all the bodily fluids involved. But blood should not be on that list of bodily fluids making a regular appearance in the bedroom. Vaginal bleeding during sex is sometimes NBD, but other times it can be a sign of a health problem—like an infection or even cancer—that needs to be addressed. Anal is a topic for another day. Ross, M.
Back to Women's health. The medical name for this is "postcoital bleeding". If you're concerned because you experience vaginal bleeding after sex, seek advice from your GP or a sexual health clinic genitourinary or GUM clinic. They will ask about your medical history and assess your symptoms.