Is It Normal To Cry After Sexual Relations? This Is What Experts Say

JAKARTA - Sex can have a different meaning for each individual. In addition to triggering pleasure and satisfaction with your partner, sex can also make a person cry.

Crying after having sexual intercourse is a natural response of the body to intense emotions. This is normal, said sex educator Leeza Mangaldas.

The phenomenon of crying after sex even has a name. Sometimes it's called post-coital tristesse. Even though these words show feelings of pressure, some people also cry after the happy tears coital," said Leeza Mangaldas, quoted from Healthshots, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

There are several reasons a person can cry after sex. One of them is because of happiness, which shows that you and your partner love each other very much and sex becomes an intense experience.

Crying after sex can also be caused by feeling overwhelmed. You may be playing a role or fighting about sex that triggers enough emotional changes.

On the other hand, post-sex crying can also be caused by pain. This can happen due to a lack of lubrication, irritation of the genitals, or other congenital disorders.

However, keep in mind that crying after sex is possible and normal. If you experience it, then overcome it by being kind to yourself and your partner, and give it time to process it well.

Let's be kind and gentle with each other, if we find ourselves or our partners feel emotionally overwhelmed after sex. Sex can involve many vulnerabilities for many people. It's okay to process emotions that sex might feel," concluded Leeza.