when my boyfriend and i were having sex

When my boyfriend and i were having sex the other day when we were finished i was bleeding, but at no time during intercourse did i feel any discomfort or anything. But he said he felt something pop. I did not fell anything but he did. I have no clue what this could be. And i only bleed for like 5 min. at the most. I thought i had started my period at first but it wasn't. I am very worried of what it could have been. And i wasn't a virgin, but i never bleed when i had sex the first time like they say most girls do. So, could that be it?I don't know but i am worried. If you have any clue of to what it coulfd have been please help. Thank you so much.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

As posted several times previously, I'm an expert on STDs, not on sexual functioning or other aspects of sexuality.  But I suspect you are exactly right about the cause.  I gather you haven't yet had sex especially often, so it seems likely that your hymen (or a remnant of it) was injured.

Another possibility is that you have cervicitis, i.e. infection of the cervical canal; chlamydia and gonorrhea are the main causes, and bleeding after sex can be a symptom of it.  But that wouldn't explain your partner's sensation of a "pop".

Every sexually active woman under age 25 should have a test for chlamydia (and usually gonorrhea testing is done at the same time) at least once a year.  This seems like a good time for you to see a health care provider--such as a public health family planning or STD clinic, Planned Parenthood, etc--for testing, just to be safe.  But my guess is the test will be negative.

Good luck--   HHH, MD

[christie_danielle]

Hello. I had the same problem so i went to my dr. and explained to him the situation as i wasnt a virgin either. it was your cherry popping. we dont feel it but the guy does. my first time having sex with my hsuband i was bledding afterwards and the next few times as well. i heard it can take several times of intercourse to pop it depending on how big and hard he is and goes. thers nothing to worry about though. its just your cherry popping
hope this helps
christina

[christie_danielle]

Hello. I had the same problem so i went to my dr. and explained to him the situation as i wasnt a virgin either. it was your cherry popping. we dont feel it but the guy does. my first time having sex with my hsuband i was bledding afterwards and the next few times as well. i heard it can take several times of intercourse to pop it depending on how big and hard he is and goes. thers nothing to worry about though. its just your cherry popping
hope this helps
christina