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After a while when me and my boyfriend had sex the other night, I had a numbness that went from the bottom of my nose to my top lip and I also was stuttering and felt light headed. We did use a condom, and I was wondering if this could be a serious health problem or not. I would really appreciate if you would answer my question and write me back. Thanks
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Answer:
by Annette Owens: (05/26/2004)
I cannot think of any specific serious health problems that could cause the symptoms with stuttering, light-headedness and the type of local facial numbness you are describing. Was this the first and only time this has happened or have you experienced something similar before? Your safest option is to have a physician do a general health exam, including taking your blood pressure, because the symptoms could have been due to low blood pressure or reduced blood flow to the brain as a result of maybe the position you were in. Be sure to let your doctor know about the specific symptoms you were feeling and whether you are taking any medication or drugs.
One reason for lightheadedness and numbness can be hyperventilation (breathing faster). Are you nervous during sex? Do you feel a little bit dizzy and/or lightheaded when this happens? Sometimes, people hyperventilate when they get nervous, and this causes a normal reaction in the body, which includes tingly sensations, feeling dizzy and lightheadedness. If you feel that this could be the case, try to relax. I know that you are between 18 and 20 years old, but I have no idea how sexually experienced you are. Try to go slow, get comfortable with your partner, and do a lot of hugging, kissing and foreplay before you move on to intercourse. You do not even have to go all the way to intercourse every time. Too many people in this world think that sex HAS to include erections, penetration, and orgasm every single time. In my opinion what really counts is that you feel comfortable, close and connected with your partner, whatever route your lovemaking may take. And it may vary from time to time. But try to not look at sex as a goal oriented activity with the end goal of penetration and orgasm in mind, but rather as a fun, enjoyable activity that brings you closer to your partner.
Finally, I am glad to hear that you are using condoms!
Sincerely,
Annette Owens, MD PhD
Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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