When having sex, you might find that you experience many emotions, from pleasure to joy.
Some people might even become so overwhelmed by feelings that they start to cry.
Here’s what you gotta know.
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“especially if it seems like the tears have come out of nowhere.
These are a few potential reasons to consider.
Sex should never be painful in an undesired, uncomfortable way.
Women with a condition called vaginismus also often feel pain during sex.
It can be treated with various types of therapy, includingcognitive behavioral therapyandsex therapy.
Only proceed with consent, care, and clear communication.
Talking to your healthcare provider or a mental health professional is a good first step to getting help.
Find out which option is the best for you.
This can be an intimate bonding moment between you and your partner.
This occurs mainlywhen the sex is outside of a committed partnershipor marriage.
Some people cry because they view sex as a dirty act.
It’s known as a “peri-orgasmic phenomena” and is rare.
When having sex, your body is steadily releasing a cocktail of hormones.
If you combine the surge of hormones with stress or anxiety, you might cry.
Some people also have a condition calledsexual performance anxietythat could cause them to cry during sex.
You Are Unhappy With Your Partner
Crying during sex could be a sign ofissues in your relationship.
If this is the case, its important to discuss this with your partner.
This enables you both to decide whether to work on repairing the relationship orgoing your separate ways.
You Are Fully Present
You might cry during sex whenyou are completely presentand in the moment.
Sex can trigger the release of all kinds of emotions.
So You Cried During Sex, What Now?
Ifyou’ve just cried during sex, you might feel a little embarrassed by it.
It might help to know that you are not alone, and most times, it’s perfectly normal.
What you do next typically depends on the reason you are crying.
For instance, if you are in pain, you should immediately stop having sex and figure out why.
Seeking a therapist can also help.
The most important thing to do is to have a conversation about it.
Don’t move past it as if nothing happened.
Clarify that you understand andempathize with their feelingsand ask them how you might help.
Takeaways
There are many reasons for crying during sex.
You could either do this with your partner or alone.
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