Error: This is required. Error: Not a valid value. Many women will experience vaginal bleeding after sex. The blood usually comes from the cervix, although other parts of your reproductive system may be involved. Let them know if you could be at risk of a sexually transmitted infection.

Bleeding between your period can be a little bit alarming and inconvenient. September marks Sexual Health Awareness month and every year organizations, campaigners and educators come together to promote resources and projects to help you get more clued up about yours. Occasional light bleeding after being intimate with a partner may not be a cause for worry. However, it could be indicative of an underlying health concern.

What would cause you to bleed after sex? But if your first sexual experience is long past and you notice bleeding after sex, you should have it checked out. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services.

Back to Women's health. The medical name for this is "postcoital bleeding". If you're concerned because you experience vaginal bleeding after sex, seek advice from your GP or a sexual health clinic genitourinary or GUM clinic.