After sex, both men and women experience changes in their bodies. Here are some of the most common things that can happen to your body after sex:
For both men and women:
- Feelings of attachment can be increased post-sex.
- The tense muscles in your body begin returning to their original state, your blood pressure drops, and heart rate gradually slows down.
For men:
- The blood from the pelvic region is released, and contraction of tensed muscles takes place.
- The testicles in the scrotum slowly recede and fall back into the sack.
- Morphine-like chemicals such as endorphins are released, which can relax the body of the man. This is the reason why men tend to fall asleep more quickly (than women) after sex.
- After having sex, a chemical called Oxytocin is released in the body.
For women:
- Its normal to feel a little sore after sex, but this soreness should by no means reach the point of actual pain. People with vaginas often experience soreness after a long session of intercourse, but if the pain is significant, it could be a sign of an autoimmune disorder, endometriosis, among other things.
- If youre not using condoms or another form of birth control, you may notice some semen leaking out of the vagina after having sex. Dont worry, its totally normal.
- Dont be alarmed if you notice that youre bleeding after sex. Its actually surprisingly common, and there are multiple reasons it could be happening.
- Some women can experience cramps after having sex since climaxing can cause contractions in the lower abdominal area.
