I am a sex expert and I want you to know there is nothing weird about ‘crying’ when you climax: Here’s why
- Up to half of all women have cried after climaxing
- It often isn’t linked to actual negative emotions
Sex experts have revealed exactly why some women burst into tears when they climax – and claim it’s much more common than people think.
Known colloquially as a crymax or crygasm, the team at Normal Co explained the sometimes awkward post-coital experience can also manifest in feeling nauseous or having a laughing fit.
Normal Co is a sex toy company known for their mission to explain the ins and outs of sexual experiences on Instagram.
The sex-expert back brand recently revealed their most-read article centred around crygasms.
Experts have revealed why crying after sex isn’t a bad thing – and almost half of all women have done it
In the story they explained there’s a difference between crying every now and then ‘after feeling particularly close to your partner’ or after having a hard day.
And crying every time.
‘If you regularly find yourself crying during or after sex, or even feeling depressed and anxious for no reason after sex, you may be experiencing post-coital dysphoria,’ they said.
They explained that PCD has not been researched extensively – but that there’s some evidence to suggest up to half of all women have experienced it.
They added that the broad term includes all negative reactions felt post-sex – before giving their own theories on the matter.
Sex expert Emily Nagoski believes crying after sex is simply a release of emotions – not necessarily good or bad.
“It doesn’t matter what you feel, it’s how much you feel. People weep with joy as well as with sorrow. It’s simply the release of intense emotions.”
So if the sex is great it’s more likely to open the flood gates of emotions.
The team said if you are ever concerned about anything you feel during sex to consult your GP.
The explanation and advice was very popular on Instagram.
‘Thank you so much for continuing to drop truths like this. You are saving the world,’ one woman said.
‘I have sexual trauma and PTSD. I’ve cried a few times after sex when I’ve had a positive experience with something that used to be very triggering,’ said another.
Some said they have even experienced the feeling after solo sessions.
Other research looked at other strange things which could be linked included post-coital headaches, foot pain and sneezing.
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