It is normal for some women to bleed the first time they have vaginal intercourse but at the same time some women don't bleed at all, and that's normal too. The bleeding is caused from the hymen stretching and usually it is just a small amount of bright red blood.
When the hymen breaks How long do you bleed?
On the first occurrence of sexual intercourse, a small flap of vaginal skin called the hymen is often stretched and broken. The minor bleeding this causes can last 1 to 2 days.
What are the symptoms of broken hymen?
Symptoms of an imperforate hymen
- Lack of a menstrual cycle despite having other signs of sexual maturity, such as developing breasts and pubic hair.
- Abdominal or pelvic pain, often come and going each month.
- Back pain.
- Painful urination or no urination at all. ...
- Bowel problems, such as constipation.
