Learn how sex affects menstrual pain, benefits, risks, and the best positions for relief. Doctors explain reasons for cramping after sex, from common to more serious causes, plus how to treat them and when to see a doctor. Our medical experts share common reasons why women may experience abdominal pain and cramps after sex, from bowel issues to past trauma. During intercourse, muscles, particularly in the legs, thighs, and pelvic area, may contract vigorously or sustain prolonged tension, leading to cramps Cramping after sex can occur because of dehydration or as a symptom of a health condition Learn more about these causes and treatment options with this guide.
Sex is supposed to feel good—but some women may have cramps after sex
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