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Hi Aunt Vadge,
I started fingering myself a while ago, and I never bled. A few days ago, while I was doing it, I bled a bit. Is that normal? (I’m a virgin and no one has fingered me.) I’m a bit scared. Help!
Yours,
Scared
India
Dear Scared,
Try not to be scared – this is one of the most ordinary things going. The most likely reason you bled a little this time, when you never have before, is simply that you caught the delicate skin with a fingernail, or pressed or stretched somewhere a bit more than usual.
It’s easy to do without realising, because in the moment it can feel fine and you only notice the soreness or a spot of blood afterwards. A small graze like this is nothing to worry about and heals quickly on its own.
So give the area a few days to settle, keep it clean with plain warm water, keep your nails short and smooth, and be gentle.
If you ever get bleeding that’s heavy or won’t stop, ongoing pain, or anything that worries you, it’s always fine to see a doctor – but a one-off little bit of blood like this is just part of getting to know your own body, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong.
Yours,
Aunt Vadge
This is general information, not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
