What Is a Bruised Cervix? Should I Be Worried?
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Bruised Cervix
If you've ever felt some soreness down there after particularly enthusiastic sex, it just might mean you've bruised your cervix. Bruised cervixes are one of those things that's perfectly normal if you like it rough.
A bruised cervix is quite a common injury and can be a result of having crazy deep penetrative sex. As Nicole Lane wrote for Intima, the cervix may feel tender or sensitive after a penis, sex toy or another object has continuously bumped and, therefore, "bruised" the cervix during deep penetration.
Maybe Ditch Doggy Style for a Week
Ditching doggy style can help your cervix heal up, as this is one of the deeper penetrative sex positions. Softer positions that are more relaxing for the uterus include spooning style or a body-supported cowgirl style.
What Even Is the Cervix?
If you don't know what the cervix is, I'm here to give you the down low.
According to Medical News Today, the cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It acts as a protective barrier for the uterus and plays a vital role in childbirth by gradually opening for the baby to pass through.
Since about half of the cervix sits in the vaginal canal, you're bound to bump into it now and again if you're going deep with thick vibrators, cocks, and strap-ons. It can feel pleasurable! So a bruised cervix isn't necessarily anything to be too worried about.
It usually heals up soon after it forms and doesn't need medical attention.
Remedies for Treating a Bruised Cervix at Home:
Taking a week-long break from penetrative sex
Pain relievers like Tylenol
Applying heat with warm baths or heating pads
Staying hydrated
Sticking to shallower penetration when you're ready to get back to it
Food for Thought
A bruised cervix might be uncomfortable, but it's not an "end of the world situation." Listen to your body, give yourself time to heal, and don't hesitate to talk to a doctor if symptoms last more than a week or get worse. Otherwise, go get your fuck on—or don't. Your cervix, your choice.
Sources:
Kay, Carolyn, M.D., medical reviewer. "Article title." Medical News Today, by Christine Richardson, April 29, 2022.
Lane, Nicole. "What Is a Bruised Cervix?" Intima, Women's Health, Sept. 9, 2024.
