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Sex and Sexuality:
“Can genital touching and/or oral sex cause bleeding?”
Hey Terra,
I'm a 19 year old female who just began an "active" sexual relationship with my boyfriend of 2 and 1/2 years. We have not engaged in sexual intercourse but we do experience in oral Sex and have been for about 2 months. However, every time we experience it, I tend to bleed a little bit (spot) for a few days afterward. I figured this was normal the first two times because I've never had anything (not even as much as a tampon) inserted into my vagina. He is not rough by any means when his fingers are inserted into my vagina, he has even increased in his gentleness after we spoke about this. I have an appointment with the gynecologist but not for another MONTH.Do you think that there may be something seriously wrong that I should expect to hear or is this response to being fingered somewhat normal?
Thanks Terra
A Little Worried
Dear A Little Worried,
I'm not a doctor, but I've never heard of spotting connected with the kind of genital touching that you describe. I'm glad to hear that you've got an appointment set up with your gynecologist. In the meantime, I'd suggest you stop the behavior for now and try to stop worrying.
Good luck and after you see the doctor, please let me know what you find out.
In friendship,
Terra
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