1. Why do I sometimes laugh or cry uncontrollably after sex? According to Dr. Debbie Herbenick, a researcher at Indiana University’s Center for Sexual Health, sex is an intensely emotional experience. Undressing together with another person can unlock unexpected feelings and emotions. An emotional response can also be due to the release of hormones. 2. I am not in menopause, but I suffer from vaginal dryness. Why? There are many factors involved in vaginal lubrication. However, they all boil down to two key points – hormone levels in the blood and blood flow to the genitals. According to Dr. Herbenik, 5% of women taking hormonal contraceptives experience vaginal dryness. According to her, many gynecologists fail to make the connection between the two. Other causes may include taking antihistamines, chemotherapy, breastfeeding, IVF and diabetes. Regardless of the underlying cause, lubricants are always an easy and convenient solution. NEWS_MORE_BOX 3. Should I be worried if I bleed after sex? If the blood is light red and bleeding occurs very rarely, especially during more vigorous sex, it is most likely due to mechanical friction. If it happens frequently, the blood is profuse and/or dark, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist, as the bleeding may be from the cervix, the uterus or due to chlamydia or gonorrhea. 4. About the unpleasant smell… The normal pH of the vagina is 3.5 – 4.5. It creates optimal conditions for the development of bacteria that should be present in the vagina. If the pH becomes too high, these bacteria die, allowing pathogenic ones to replace them. This leads to vaginosis and the appearance of a fishy smell. Other factors can also increase the pH in the vagina – sperm, for example, has a pH of 7.4, menstruation… For this purpose, a number of creams or gels have been created that regulate the acidity of the vagina and introduce beneficial lactobacilli into it.