Medically reviewed by Mary Rani Cadiz, MD · Obstetrics and Gynecology
A vaginal tear is exactly what the name suggests – a tear or cuts in the vaginal wall or at the entrance of the vagina. This can happen during sexual intercourse or when couples use a foreign object (like sex toys) to intensify their love-making.
The treatment for bedroom injuries involving vaginal tears depends on its severity. If it is just a small, superficial wound, it can heal on its own with little treatment done at home. However, if it is a cut that causes too much bleeding, seek medical help right away as surgical repair may be necessary.
At home, women can do the following:
To prevent vaginal tears, couples are encouraged to get in the mood and engage in foreplay as these promote lubrication. You can also use generous amounts of water-based lubricant to avoid tears.
An erect penis can sustain fracture if it is hit with significant force, such as the woman’s pelvic bone. This can happen when the man performs powerful thrusts during sexual intercourse.
Bedroom injuries involving a broken penis need immediate medical attention. Thus, going to the hospital is a must. Often, to correct the condition, the doctor will order surgery.
According to experts, a broken penis can be prevented if couples are aware of the possibility and they become careful with vigorous or “hard” intercourse. Lubrication and proper aim may also help.
Remember how you can pull a muscle while exercising? It is the same thing with sex. Because sexual intercourse is often a vigorous activity, couples can overstretch or tear their muscle (particularly in the groin) and get it “pulled.”
You can treat a pulled muscle at home by:
If your situation does not improve or worsens despite these measures, consult your doctor right away.
Since we are talking about pulling a muscle, standard precautions are applicable. These include going slow and warming up before partaking in different sexual positions, especially challenging ones.
Pelvic floor strain, one of the most common bedroom injuries, is another type of pulled muscle. However, since the approach for prevention is a little different, we are going to discuss it separately.
Both men and women have pelvic floor muscles. They are located in the pelvis and stretch from the pubic bone at the front to the coccyx at the back, sort of like a “hammock.” This hammock supports several organs including the bladder and the uterus.
During sex, the pelvic floor muscles may experience significant stress resulting in strain. This can lead to painful and uncomfortable love-making.
Because straining the pelvic floor muscles can affect your sexual pleasure and cause stress to the organs they support, consider the following measures:
Aside from the bedroom injuries we’ve already mentioned, there is also the possibility of “losing something” inside the vagina. This could be a condom or a sex toy that couples use to heighten their pleasure.
According to experts, when a vaginal foreign body is left inside for too long, it may lead to infection and harm adjacent muscles.
The first thing to do is to breathe and relax. Tensed or tight muscles can make it hard for you to spot and remove the item. After this, try to:
One of the most common bedroom injuries is carpet burn. Also called rugburn, it occurs when the skin develops redness or burning sensation due to repeated friction. Usually, the parts affected are the hands, elbows, and knees. Couples often experience carpet burn when they have sex on surfaces other than the bed.
If you develop carpet burn, wash it with soap and cool water. You can also cleanse it with an antiseptic to prevent infection.
Doctors also suggest that should a couple want to have sex on surfaces other than their bed, they may want to take time to cover the surface with soft towels or bed sheets. Also, make sure the surface is clean to prevent possible cuts and infection.
Just like how you can injure your back during a workout or any athletic activity, you can also sustain back injuries while making love.
Should your back suffer after sex, you can consider taking a warm bath to ease the pain. To avoid injuries, stretch or warm up a little before sexual intercourse. Also, talk to your partner about sexual positions. While getting pleasure is important in choosing sexual positions, you should also consider safety.
If your back pain doesn’t go away, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
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