Patient's question:
After masturbation, a drop of blood - is it the hymen breaking? But I didn't feel any pain. Will I not bleed anymore with my husband in the future?Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is likely caused by the rupture of the hymen, and it generally will not occur again in future sexual activity. The hymen is a thin layer of mucous membrane covering the vaginal opening, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings. It typically ruptures during the first sexual intercourse, but it can also be torn due to vigorous activities such as horseback riding, resulting in bleeding and pain. The size and thickness of the hymen vary from person to person, and in very rare cases, some individuals with a naturally thicker hymen may not experience bleeding during intercourse.The harm of masturbation for teenage girls is primarily psychological: Initially, after masturbating, they experience physiological pleasure, often followed by feelings of panic, fear, and being overwhelmed. Driven by curiosity, they may search for related books. Once they discover that this behavior is wrong, they immediately feel regret, shame, worry, and anxiety, developing self-blame, guilt, and fear toward masturbation. These psychological burdens weigh heavily on them. Afterward, they often find themselves caught between the motivation to seek pleasure and the resulting self-blame. At the same time, strong and persistent sexual psychological impulses inevitably lead to symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, and memory decline. In addition to these general symptoms, they may also develop depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or mental abnormalities. In severe cases, it can harm both physical and mental health.
Due to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of women, the physical harm caused by masturbation cannot be ignored.