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    Posted on: 10/14/2008

    Question

    To help prevent or reduce bleeding after the first time having sex, should you have sex in the shower?

    Answer

    That is an interesting myth - and no, it will not reduce the pain or bleeding associated with breaking your hymen.


    Answered By:
    Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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