{"id":37138,"date":"2021-10-23T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=37138"},"modified":"2025-09-14T22:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:09:05","slug":"what-happens-to-your-body-during-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-your-body-during-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor’s Edition: All the Awkward Things that Happen to Your Body During Sex Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of the man who received oral sex from his partner and ended up with a rotting penis?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While lovingly nibbling on his genitals, a woman accidentally made a tiny cut on the tip with her teeth. Unfortunately for the recipient, this wound soon became infected and eventually saw the skin go black and necrotic.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a nightmare scenario but don\u2019t fret, doctors were able to save his precious penis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are we telling you this gruesome tale? Firstly, it\u2019s a good lesson in being cautious when giving head. More importantly, this is just one of many experiences that doctors deal with on a daily basis and by knowing about it, you could avoid a similar fate.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to sex, there\u2019s no shortage of awkward stories. While they can be useful, sometimes these stories are twisted and retold, and the truth is often lost along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is partly due to shame around talking about our bodies\u00a0and the weird things they do during sex, which is perhaps unsurprising when you consider that sexual health was only first defined by the World Health Organisation in 1975.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a lack of education in schools, although things have improved in recent decades, with the introduction of important areas such as consent and female pleasure, for instance, though this mostly applies to the western World.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, sexual health is still a hush-hush topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDue to the fact that sex has historically been a taboo and rarely discussed topic, this then puts sexual challenges into an even rarer category and leaves many people feeling isolated in their experience, and many often describing feeling ashamed and\/or embarrassed,\u201d explains Kate Moyle, LELO\u2019s sex and relationships expert.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is why we often see a very slow uptake or accessing medical or professional advice when it comes to sexual problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEven though medical care is confidential, the anxiety about that person knowing, can still leak into the rest of our lives, and that may be a fear for some people.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere were even myths about people going blind if they masturbated, and many of these are rooted in the times of sexual experiences being saved for within a marriage only, and used as a deterrent for people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Not to worry, we\u2019re here to debunk the myths.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this doctor\u2019s edition, we discuss some of the awkward things that happen during sex that you\u2019ve always wanted to ask about \u2013 from sweating too much to premature ejaculation<\/a> and whether condoms really can disappear into your body forever (quick answer: no).<\/span><\/p>\n

We also hear from others about their most embarrassing moments between the sheets, because well, it\u2019s fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018I once lost a condom inside my vagina during sex\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI once lost the condom inside my vagina during sex,\u201d Tara tells us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe ended up having a far less sexy discussion about who was going to have to fish it out because it was up there pretty high (thanks high-rising cervix). Ended up having to be him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t panic but yes, condoms can indeed slide off and get lodged inside the vagina. However, they don\u2019t \u2018disappear\u2019 or move around inside your body. Nor do they disintegrate into your bloodstream (it takes up to four years for a condom to decompose so you\u2019d be waiting a long time).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf the condom gets lodged in the vagina, you should lie down and try to relax your vagina muscles with some deep breaths, reach inside with a clean finger and feel around, once you find the condom, take two fingers and pull the condom down towards the vagina opening,\u201d says Dr Giuseppe Aragona, GP and online doctor for <\/span>Prescription Doctor<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis should be quite easy to do yourself, try not to panic and just ensure you are relaxed and lying down, or in the shower when you do this.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe condom can become lodged close to the cervix or lodged in a vaginal fornix, which is essentially a pocket of tissue located near the cervix.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf the condom gets stuck in your anus, you can either try to locate it using a clean finger or try to push it out as if you are trying to go for a poo.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are unable to remove the condom, you should go to the doctor or gynaecologist right away.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018The mattress was completely soaked\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSo I end up squirting when we do it from the back,\u201d says Angela*, 23.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUsually it\u2019s not that much but the other night my partner and I were in that position for a while and I ended up squirting like, a lot. It went on for at least 30 seconds, to the point where even I wasn\u2019t sure if I hadn\u2019t just peed myself.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHis sheets, mattress cover and even the mattress were completely soaked. We took the sheets off but had to spend two hours using fans and a hairdryer to dry off the other two so we could go to sleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Squirting<\/a>, or female and non-binary ejaculation, isn\u2019t talked about nearly as much as sperm ejaculation, which shouldn\u2019t really come as much of a surprise given sexual health research has centred around male issues and pleasure since its invention.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, unlike male climax, a woman can squirt without having an orgasm; a study in Sexuality and Culture from 2009 revealed only 14% of the 233 women involved ejaculate every time (or during most) orgasms.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not a new practice; according to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, female ejaculation was first recorded some 2,000 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSquirting can be experienced differently by every woman, with some only excreting a small amount of liquid and some squirting so much that it can be assumed that you have peed,\u201d says Dr Aragona.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe amount of ejaculate that is released varies completely and can range from a smaller amount, for example 0.5ml, to up to 150ml. Both are completely normal.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the reason that women think they have peed is understandable as the fluid that comes out is similar to urine, as it is a combination of uric acid, urea and creatinine, which is released by the skene\u2019s gland located at the end of the urethra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that being extremely wet during sex<\/a> isn\u2019t the same as squirting. <\/span>Natural lubrication is produced by B<\/span>artholin glands, and how wet you get is tied to both your body and mind, as well as your monthly hormone cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

But an unusually wet vagina (by this, we mean unusually wet for each individual) could be a sign of something else, such as a yeast infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Sarah Welsh, a <\/span>gynaecology doctor and co-founder of <\/span>HANX<\/span><\/a>, adds: \u201cThe vagina naturally lubricates itself on a regular basis, but during sexual arousal there are glands that produce more lubrication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a host of factors that affect how wet a vagina gets, including our hormones, <\/span>certain medications and stress levels. Hence, why we need lube<\/a>!”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, certain infections may also make your vagina feel wet due to discharge, such as bacterial vaginosis or vaginal thrush, so make sure you don\u2019t have any symptoms and require treatment for an infection.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe majority of the time, vaginal wetness without any other symptoms is not usually a problem.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One in five men will suffer premature ejaculation<\/h2>\n

For men and non-binary people with penises, premature ejaculation can be an incredibly stressful experience. The issue sometimes becomes a vicious cycle as the fear of climaxing \u2018early\u2019 can cause performance problems or feelings of failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between 30 to 40% of men experience premature ejaculation at some point in their life, says Navin Khosla, a superintendent pharmacist at From Mars, who further notes that according to the American Urological Association, it is the most common sexual dysfunction among this group.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAbout one in five men between the ages of 18 and 59 report incidences of premature ejaculation,\u201d explains the pharmacist, who shockingly also reveals \u201cit is not something I have been asked about directly in over 25 years, which suggests it is a topic men are not comfortable talking about.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The case of premature ejaculation could be due to a number of factors, whether physical (prostate or thyroid problems or use of recreational drugs) or psychological (depression, stress<\/a>, relationship issues etc) \u2013 or something else entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t suffer in silence, because there is treatment available, from medication to therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few top tips from Navin include masturbating for an hour or two before sex and taking breaks during, wearing a thicker condom and taking a deep breath when you feel you\u2019re about to climax.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid household solutions \u2013\u00a0<\/span>like rubbing toothpaste on your dick to last longer<\/span> \u2013\u00a0because these rarely work and can harm your genitals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018He was sweating so much it dripped into my eyes\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI was once having sex with a guy, he was on top and the sweat was dripping off his hair into my eyes,\u201d Laura*, 24, recalls.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cIt just ruined the mood. He didn\u2019t feel awkward about it at all but afterwards I hopped straight into the shower and told him to get in too. I also turned over the duvet because it was soaked.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never experienced an excessive sweater before.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with sweating during sex, it\u2019s a physical exertion like any other. The smell of fresh sweat can actually be a turn-on; male sweat contains a pheromone known as a<\/span>ndrostadienone<\/span>, which has been shown to heighten sexual arousal in women.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSweating is perfectly normal during sex,\u201d says Navin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t be too concerned if you feel like you\u2019re sweating excessively during sex, but if you feel like it\u2019s affecting your sex life, then I\u2019d advise speaking to your GP about the possible underlying factors behind this.\u201d<\/span>If you\u2019re sweating excessively outside the bedroom or gym \u2013 such as night sweats \u2013 it could be a sign of something more serious, however.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to worry about smelly genitals<\/h2>\n

Admitting that something smells funky downstairs can be difficult, because bad smells are harder to hide than, say, a lump on your penis or vagina (get those checked out, please).<\/span><\/p>\n

But ignoring a concerning scent won\u2019t make it go away.<\/span><\/p>\n

There could be a whole host of reasons for the odour; from diet, if you\u2019re a smoker, alcohol intake, hormones, infections, personal hygiene, STDs<\/a>, etc., the list goes on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about smelly sperm especially, Navin says: \u201cAs soon as you notice any discharge starting to appear, it\u2019s important you go and get tested at your local sexual health clinic or contact your doctor for advice.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou should refrain from having sex until you have discussed it with a medical professional.”<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cA change in the smell of your sperm is normal but a very strong smell or fishy odour could be a sign of an infection or a sexually transmitted disease. A particularly sweet smell could be a sign of diabetes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s odour works a little differently, in that there is generally more variation due to the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Navin adds: \u201c\u201cChanges in the PH of the vaginal fluid can cause changes in the smell.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all smells are bad either; your genitals won\u2019t and shouldn\u2019t smell like roses, so don\u2019t fall for the recent trend in vaginal \u2018cleaning\u2019 products. Your vagina is self-cleaning, so let your body do its thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

What kind of sex you have can also be a factor, such as if you swap between anal and vaginal sex (you\u2019re best off cleaning off or swapping condoms between sessions).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of anal sex\u2026 have you ever heard of \u2018painting\u2019?<\/h2>\n

John, 27, retells the time he went to a wedding and decided to have an anal threesome<\/a> with his husband and a guest, and it got a little messy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe woke up the next morning and to my horror, I noticed a brown stain on the white linen hotel bed sheets,\u201d he tells us.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the gay community, it\u2019s called \u201cpainting\u201d, which refers to not being squeaky-clean during anal sex. There can be a lot of shame around it if your sexual partner isn\u2019t understanding about the situation and of course that can be internalised when it happens.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To put it plainly: anal play comes with the risk of getting poo in places one does not want poo, but there are some precautions you can take to avoid it, such as douching.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe rectum stores poo and if the rectum is full, you have the sensation to open your bowels,\u201d Dr Welsh says.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have weak anal sphincter muscles (the muscles that control your bowel movements), <\/span>you\u2019re also more likely to leak during anal play.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure you empty your bowels before anal sex, and take things slowly. Warm up with a <\/span>lower back and bottom massage, use fingers or tongue to stimulate the nerve endings <\/span>around the anus. Talk to your partner throughout sex, and only go as far as is comfortable <\/span>for you.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAn anal douche can help you feel more confident about anal sex and help prevent any poo <\/span>leakage, so some people choose to douche. However, it is not necessary and is something to <\/span>do only if you\u2019re comfortable with it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And remember, lube is your best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Queefing\u2019 \u2013\u00a0what is it and why does it happen?<\/h2>\n

Speaking of things our bodies do that we don\u2019t intend, \u2018queefing<\/a>\u2019 falls right into that category. In short, it\u2019s vaginal farting \u2013\u00a0but unlike actual farting, it\u2019s not caused by gas and there\u2019s no smell involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cQueefing happens when a trapped pocket of air escapes from the vagina,\u201d explains Dr Welsh.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike normal farting, a queef is not air coming from your bowels, that has travelled through your gut, and therefore does not have an odour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAir can get trapped in the vagina during penetrative sex, during exercise, or when you\u2019re <\/span>putting in a tampon or menstrual cup. Sex and physical activity are also often times that <\/span>queefing happens as you\u2019re applying pressure that pushes this trapped air out from the <\/span>vagina.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s nothing to worry about, so just laugh it off and keep going.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Why can\u2019t I get it up?\u2019<\/h2>\n

For our final doctor\u2019s question, we tackle one of the biggest and most common problems that occur to men and non-binary people with penises: erectile dysfunction (ED)<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just like premature ejaculation, ED can have serious effects on a person\u2019s mental health, however it\u2019s extremely common. A survey conducted in 2020 by LloydsPharmacy found roughly 1 in 4 men in the UK have experienced the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many turn to online forums or groups for help and while it\u2019s great that these conversations are being had, every experience is different. ED can be caused by a myriad of reasons, including but not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, nerve problems, tight foreskin, smoking, stress, depression, trauma and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re always best off talking to a medical professional, who will do tests to find out what is going on, instead of turning to the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cED can be caused by a variety of different things, both physically and psychologically,\u201d says <\/span>Dr Gigi Taguri, a director of medical technology at <\/span>LloydsPharmacy Online Docto<\/span><\/a>r.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOften it\u2019s nothing to worry about and can be easily treated, but it can sometimes be a sign of more serious problems.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a variety of treatments out there for the condition. And it\u2019s thought that most men have about an 8 in 10 chance of medical treatment working.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s it for our doctor\u2019s edition this time around. There is an endless pit of awkward bodily functions to explore and sadly, we can\u2019t cover them all in one go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But you know who can? (You know what we\u2019re going to say, so we won\u2019t say it).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a culture and a society, sex is so commonly attached to feelings of shame, and this impacts our ability to address problems or ask for help when it comes to our sex lives, even in a professional context,\u201d explains Kate.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur instinct is to avoid things that make us feel uncomfortable, shame or embarrassment and this is a barrier to people talking about these issues even in a professional context.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe also fear the reaction of the other person in the same way and so opening up to a doctor or medical professional, particularly if they aren’t one specialising in sexual health or medicine, can be really intimidating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re scared or embarrassed, tackle sexual health problems head-on. Your body \u2013\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>genitals\u00a0\u2013 will thank you for it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of the man who received oral sex from his partner and ended up with a rotting penis?\u00a0 While lovingly nibbling on his genitals, a woman accidentally made a tiny cut on the tip with her teeth. Unfortunately for the recipient, this wound soon became infected and eventually saw the skin go black and necrotic. It\u2019s a nightmare scenario but don\u2019t fret, doctors were able to save his precious penis. Why are we telling you this gruesome […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":235,"featured_media":45951,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[669],"coauthors":[1043],"class_list":["post-37138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sexual-health","tag-sexual-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Happens to Your Body During Sex? 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