Why some women cry during intimacy: The science, emotions, and misconceptions

Experts say that crying during or after intimacy isn’t always a sign that something is wrong. In many situations, those tears can be a natural release of built-up emotions or a response to deep vulnerability.

For some women, being physically and emotionally close with a partner can bring up intense feelings they may have kept hidden for a long time.

These feelings might stem from past trauma, fear of being left, or even deep love and connection.

Dr. Jane Mburu, a psychologist based in Nairobi, explains, “For some women, sex touches on areas of past experience, whether joyful or traumatic.”