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10 totally normal things that can happen to your body after having sex
10 totally normal things that can happen to your body after having sex
Cheyenne Lentz,Julia NaftulinJan 12, 2024, 21:33 IST
You may notice a few things happening to your body and mind after sex.Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock
After you have sex, your body and mind could have certain reactions.
Due to hormone changes, you may feel closer to your partner post-sex, or get sleepy.
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.
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Feelings of attachment can be increased post-sex.
It's due to the release of the hormone oxytocin.Fabio Formaggio / EyeEm / Getty Images
There may be some semen that leaks post-sex.
Don't forget to urinate after sex, an OB-GYN said.gpointstudio/ iStock
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Your face may look flushed.
It's nothing to worry about.Shutterstock.
Cramps can be caused by an orgasm.
Sex can cause cramps.HBO
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You can suddenly feel very sleepy.
Men tend to feel sleepier after sex compared to women.Getty Images
It can feel a little itchy down there.
It's typically due to a few common causes.Photographee.eu/ Shutterstock
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Something smells kind of funky.
A funky smell is common after sex.Shutterstock/topnatthapon
Your vagina looks bigger.
This is probably due to friction during sex.Crystal Cox/Business Insider
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You might be sore.
A little soreness might be OK.Dean Drobot/Shutterstock
You might have spotting.
Bleeding after sex can be caused by a number of things.Sarah Schmalbruch/INSIDER