Heavy Bleeding After Masturbating

Published: April 10, 2018
Dear TeenHealthFX,

Dear TeenHealth FX, I'€™m asking to enquirer about a pretty embarrassing problem I can'€™t seem to find an answer for. I recently had a very intense masturbation session in which I improvised and used a long smooth curling iron rod(turned off, obviously) as a substitute sex toy. It worked perfectly, however once I finished there was an extreme amount of blood present and not just a slight tinge there was heaps and it was a very solid blood red colour. I haven't had a period in over 2 years as I am on birth control so it'€™s definitly not a period and I have sex pretty regularly (I am legal, do not stress) so it can't be from anything stretching, but I'€™m worried that it might be serious? Is this something I should worry about? I obviously won't be doing it again if it'€™s going to bleed that much. I just really need an answer as to whether I should stress about it.

Signed: Heavy Bleeding After Masturbating

Dear Heavy Bleeding After Masturbating,

If you are certain the bleeding could not be from a period, it is very possibly that there was some kind of cut or tear that resulted from using the curling iron as a sex toy. It is certainly best not to use this to masturbate again given the potential for you to hurt yourself with it. FX does not want you to panic over this, however, we do recommend scheduling an appointment as soon as possible with your primary care physician, gynecologist or an adolescent medicine specialist who can examine the area and make sure that everything is okay. FX can appreciate that it might feel embarrassing to explain what happened, however, the doctor is there is make sure you are healthy and well – not to judge.

If you don't have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist or contact your local teen health center or Planned Parenthood. A Planned Parenthood health center is a good option if you have concerns about cost or confidentiality issues. You can also contact your insurance company for a list of in-network providers.

Since you mentioned that you are sexually active, if you have not done so already TeenHealthFX encourages you to speak to your doctor about safer sex precautions for the future. Doctors generally recommend that teens and young adults who choose to be sexually active use condoms each and every time they have sex to protect against unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of STDs, as well as a back-up method of birth control such as the pill or birth control shot. Your doctor can make the best recommendations for you and discuss with you how to use properly use birth control to maximize its effectiveness.

FX also suggests that you check out the links in our Resource of the Month: Planned Parenthood Resources on Safer Sex so that you can learn about sexual readiness, how pregnancy happens, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, birth control, STDs and more. The more educated you are about these topics, the more likely you will make healthy decisions for yourself when it comes to your sexual health.

Signed: TeenHealthFX

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