Is it mandatory for a virgin to bleed after the first time of having sex?

Question

Hi I am 16,

I recently had sex with my boyfriend for the first time and neither did it hurt me so much nor did I bleed. I want to know if I am alright and whether I have actually lost my virginity or not. How to understand whether I have really lost my virginity?

Answer 1

Hey, one only bleeds during sex for the first time due to the breakage of the hymen which is also an indication of virginity. But, in many cases females rupture their hymen even before sex due to heavy workouts or sports like horse riding. So, it is really normal if you didn't bleed the first time. The first time you have sex you lose your virginity and so you aren't a virgin now.