In those first moments after you've been intimate with someone, you're probably feeling pretty good. With so much happening and the fact you're probably tired , it's no surprise you're not focusing on what's going on with your body. Because sex involves the entire body, you may experience some reactions that seem a little off but are actually pretty normal. Here's a list of some of the most common things that can happen to your body after intimacy and why they're usually nothing to worry about.
The chemical oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone," is released after orgasmic responses, she explained, which enhances a sense of closeness to one's partner.
Oxytocin has also been linked to increased feelings of trust , which could lead someone to disclose feelings to one's partner and in turn, build a closer connection. If you're not using condoms or another form of birth control, you may notice some semen leaking out of the vagina after having sex. Don't worry, it's totally normal. There's no place else for it to go since your body isn't going to absorb it.
To reduce it, you can urinate to expel much of the leakage, Yvonne S. You can also thoroughly wash the area after intercourse to clear it all up, Thornton said. It's not uncommon to see measle-like pink patches on the face, top of the chest, or occasionally over the whole body post-orgasm, according to Robert Huizenga, a celebrity physician and author of "Sex, Lies, and STDs.
It's caused by the temporarily increased blood flow in the skin, and usually disappears within minutes β though sometimes it can linger for a full hour after an orgasm, Huizenga explained. As good as sex can be, it can also cause temporary pain, according to a study by UK researchers. Some people who get their period experience menstrual-like cramps after intercourse, and there a few common causes. For some, orgasms actually can cause cramps in the lower abdominal area.
