Period FAQs

when your cherry pops does your period change

by Norval Hegmann Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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Can your cherry being popped affect your period?

The act of having vaginal sex should not really affect the regularity of your cycle, but because you are sexually active, things like pregnancy and infection are reasons to consider as a possibility for the change.

Do you bleed after popping a cherry?

You'll bleed the first time you have sex! Remember those from back in the day? The most “normal” way the hymen presents itself is as thin tissue just at the bottom of the vaginal opening, says Fahimeh Sasan, doctor of osteopathy, an ob-gyn at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

How can I check my hymen at home?

If you're curious to see if you have a hymen or what it looks like, you can take a look yourself at home with a hand mirror and a flashlight. The hymen may be visible if you part the labia on your vulva and look inside the vaginal passage.

Why is my cherry red?

It refers to the theory that your hymen (the thin tissue at the opening of your vagina) breaks during sex, which might cause bleeding (hence the red color of the cherry).

What happens if you tear your hymen?

If you experience a tear or a rip of your hymen, chances are you’re going to bleed. But unlike blood you’d see during your period, the rupture of the hymen will make you bleed differently, OB/GYN Dr. Kim Langdon, MD, tells Romper. “Bleeding after a hymen tears would be bright red rather than the darker hue of menstrual blood,” explains Dr. Langdon. “Without pressure or spontaneous clotting, the bleeding would continue to be bright red.” So if you’re bleeding (and don’t have your period), you should take a look to see what color your blood is. If it’s bright, it might mean that your hymen has torn.

How to tell if hymen is disturbed?

If you’re not afraid to do some digging, you can check yourself to see if it’s still there. “A woman could look with a mirror and try to insert a tampon or her finger to see what she sees,” says Dr. Demosthenes. And while you might be able to feel the hymen (or lack thereof), “it’s only possible if you know what you’re feeling for,” says Dr. Langdon.

Can you bleed if you have a tear in your hymen?

If you experience a tear or a rip of your hymen, chances are you’re going to bleed. But unlike blood you’d see during your period, the rupture of the hymen will make you bleed differently, OB/GYN Dr. Kim Langdon, MD, tells Romper.

Can blood backing up into your vag get worse?

Yikes. And if blood backing up into your vag weren’t scary enough, it could get worse, Dr. Langdon says. “ Sometimes, an imperforate hymen can cause the blood to even build up enough to enlarge the uterus.”.

Is it good to have a period?

While Aunt Flo coming to town might not be fun each month, the fact that you’re getting your period is actually a very good sign. “If a woman is having a period, then her hymen is gone enough for the blood to flow out,” explains Dr. Demosthenes. “But if you have an intact hymen and begin to bleed, the blood will back up and you will present with bad pain.” Yikes. And if blood backing up into your vag weren’t scary enough, it could get worse, Dr. Langdon says. “ Sometimes, an imperforate hymen can cause the blood to even build up enough to enlarge the uterus.”

Can you pop your cherry?

There are a myriad of ways that you can "pop your cherry," and few, if any, actually involve intercourse. Some girls are even born without a hymen, according to that same study. Still, if you experience pain or bleeding that’s not associated with your period, you should always speak with your doctor about it.

Can you feel it if you popped a cherry?

You probably would of felt it if you popped your cherry. Could of torn something though wait a few days to let it heal up if you did tear something lol

Can you tell if you ruptured your hymen?

A lab could probably tell, and if the blood was dark it would be period blood (which can be anything from bright red to brown). but usually you can't tell. And Sransome has a point that if you rupture your hymen there is often a little pain, but it is not always noticed if you are in-the-moment. BUT Rupturing your hymen through self-stimulation, using tampons, riding a bike, sports, or what have you , is NOT the same as loosing your virginity - also called 'popping your cherry'. So you are still a virgin

What happens if your hymen is separated?

If your hymen is imperforated or separated (where there are two small holes in the tissue), you may need to have a minor surgery, says Sasan. In fact, an imperforated hymen is actually a medical condition—you’re getting your period but don’t have the physical discharge because it can’t pass through, she says.

Can you tear your hymen?

5. You Might Not Know When It Breaks.

Is it a virgin if you pop your cherry?

The hymen —the small lining of tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening—is practically synonymous with a slew of lady-part myths: You’re not a virgin if you’ve popped your "cherry"! You’ll bleed the first time you have sex!

Is a hymen a sign of virginity?

Despite the fact that the hymen isn’t always a sign of virginity, some still treat intact tissue as a sign of purity. “In a lot of cultures, the hymen has become a huge thing,” says Sasan. “People even check before a women gets married to confirm that she’s a virgin.”.

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