What should you expect when you have sex for the first time? Is it uncomfortable or painful? Let’s find out.
The experience of having sex for the first time is different for everyone. However, an important part while getting prepared for sex is to make sure that you use condoms and appropriate birth control to prevent STDs and pregnancy. Here’s what you should expect while losing your virginity.
Is it painful the first time you have sex?
When you have vaginal sex for the first time, it may slightly hurt or feel uncomfortable. There may be some pain and slight bleeding when fingers or a penis enters your vagina for the first time; however, it may not happen in every female. This occurs due to tearing or stretching of the hymen if your hymen is still intact. However, if your hymen has been torn before due to other activities such as doing strenuous exercise or while inserting a tampon or riding a bike then your first time may not be that much painful.
The discomfort or pain that occurs during the first time is actually not due to penetration but due to the tension and anxiety that you may feel and that make it hard for your body to self-lubricate. To prevent the discomfort you can use water based lubricants. You should avoid using lubricants that are oil based as they tend to damage latex condoms and make their breakage during intercourse easier.
If the bleeding and pain doesn’t become better after your first time, you may stretch the hymen slowly using your fingers to make sex less painful. In case you get worried about the pain while having sex, talk to your physician.
Can pregnancy happen when you have sex the first time?
Yes, pregnancy can occur whenever semen gets in the vagina whether it’s the first time you are having sex or the hundredth time you are having sex. You can even get pregnant if semen comes in contact with your vulva (the outside genital area) or even if your fingers containing semen come in contact with your vagina or vulva. You should keep in mind that only one single sperm can cause pregnancy.
Hence, you should consider the appropriate contraception method before getting involved in sex. You should consult a healthcare provider and discuss the various options before becoming sexually active. And even in case you are taking birth control pills, using condoms is a good idea during the first time you are having sex to prevent STDs.
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I had sex for the first time which was three days ago. It was a quick penetration. Didn’t even know he penetrated not until we saw blood and he didn’t use protection not release . It was a very quick one. And I have been feeling pains in my vaginal ever since it happened and discharge too.the discharge looks reddish black…more of a black colour. What are the things that I need to do ahd am I likely to get pregnant even when he doesn’t release?