Why Some Women Cry After Intimacy
Crying after making love is more common than one might think, yet it’s seldom discussed openly. Research published in the International Journal of Sexual Health reveals that 33% of women have experienced, at some point in their lives, unexplained tears or sadness after consensual sex, occasionally or even regularly. For 10% of these women, such feelings occur either sporadically or often. But what triggers these emotional moments?
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According to psychologist Marine Lefebre, “a woman who cries after making love has undergone a profound experience. Something significant has occurred emotionally; otherwise, she wouldn’t react this way.” Crying is not trivial. Ignoring such an event without striving to understand it is not advisable. “However, it’s complex because often the woman struggles to speak openly about it unless it was tears of joy,” observes the expert.
There are multiple reasons why one might cry after the act. For instance, to release an emotional build-up related to the physical and psychological intensity of the pleasure experienced. The emotions can be so overwhelming that they spill over, the body releases, and tears flow. “Tears can also be due to the release of hormones that facilitate orgasm, such as oxytocin, which is linked to bonding and attachment, and dopamine, associated with pleasure. These hormonal fluctuations can lead to a temporary emotional imbalance,” explains the sexual health expert account Leschroniques.fr on Instagram.
Beyond these reasons, crying can also signify the resurgence of negative emotions, whether past or current. Experiencing anxiety, sadness, irritability, or even aggression after the act is known as “post-coital dysphoria.” “The woman is suffering for one reason or another,” continues Marine Lefebvre on the social platform Quora. “She may feel disappointed, frustrated, angry, unrespected, or unloved, questioning her presence in the situation.” Often, she finds it hard to articulate the reasons behind her tears. “And if she loves this man, she might let it be and say: ‘I assure you, I’m fine.’ But clearly, she is not, and it shows. Modesty or the desire to avoid confrontation often prevails over the need for clarity she might avoid to protect herself or to avoid hurting the other.”
What should you do if this happens? “It’s time to lay things out openly, with empathy and love, respecting her ways and timing. Certainly, do not act as if nothing is wrong and sweep it under the rug, hoping that things will sort themselves out naturally,” advises the psychologist. This approach rarely works in the long term. If necessary, do not hesitate to see a psychologist, as it can help to reflect on a love life that raises questions and does not bring happiness.
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