In the first blissful moments right after sex, you’re probably not thinking about what’s going on with your body in that exact moment (except azing you feel). After all, thinking about the possibility of a UTI after sex is probably the least sexy place your mind could wander, right? But even in those immediate post-coital moments, you may feel like some weird things are going on with your body, especially if you’re in a little pain and wondering why sex might hurt or give you some other strange reaction.
It’s important to remember that sex, no matter how you do it, is a physical act involving your entire body, so your body might react in weird ways, such as your skin flushing or there being a slight burning when you pee. Don’t freak out! We’re here to tell you about some of the common things that can happen to your body post-sex, and why they’re mostly NBD.
Of course, we *must* point out that if you’re having any kind of recurring physical reaction to sex, you should see your doctor to make sure everything is okay and to put your mind at ease.
1. You experience some flatulence from your vagina.
“One of my favorite questions I get asked is: “Why do I pass gas/fart from my vagina after sex?” says Dr. Michele C. Reed of MS Family Medicine Health Care and Fit Doc.