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Bleeding after fingering

My boyfriend and I have been together for about a year. We both have yet to get tested, and in the meantime are practice safe sex without intercourse (we are still virgins). When it comes to fingering, we have always used sterile gloves with a water-based lubricant. Throughout the first month, there was no issue. Afterwards, I began to bleed within 10 to 15 minutes in. Sometimes I bled a little where it's slightly brown, and other times I bled a lot and it's very red. When heavy bleeding occurs, there is usually no more than a quarter of a teaspoon. Out of all the times, I feel no pain whatsoever afterwards.

We've been using the same gloves and lubrication due to the fact that there was nothing wrong in the first month, indicating no allergies to both. We both understand that water-based lubrication tends to dry out quicker than others, so we re-lubricate about every 4 to 5 minutes, however, it does not seem to prevent the bleeding. He also keeps his nails short as well.

My question is, will bare fingers suggest the same result? I am very wary about bleeding even after we both get checked.

Thanks!
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Are you saying you have had intercourse before? Sorry, I'm a little confused.
I'm really not sure what could be causing this unless it's irritation. Does this only happen when your boyfriend inserts his fingers? I'm sorry to ask so many questions but I'm trying to come up with some possible causes.
You may want to try not using the gloves and see if it happens. Have your boyfriends wash his hands very well with hot soap and water before touching you. You already said he keeps his nails trimmed. Have him be very gentle and see what happens. If you still have the bleeding you really should see your gynecologist again and tell him/her what's going on.
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We've been doing this for some time now, and the bleeding only occurs vaginally, ruling out the tearing of the hymen. I have no discomfort afterwards; the bleeding subsides almost immediately after stopping, and it takes about an hour or two until my discharge is normal in color and is no longer brownish from the remaining blood. I've also recently had a pap smear and results were negative.
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If you're a virgin your boyfriend might be tearing your hymen with his fingers. That could cause bleeding.
Are you having any other symptoms like itching, burning, discharge? I'm asking because an infection may be causing the bleeding.
It might be a good idea to see your gynecologist to find out what's going on and why this is happening.
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