We all know that “the first time,” no matter your gender or sexual orientation, can be a big deal. But what about the second time? For those with female anatomy (or for those having sex with a female) there are a few things to keep in mind:

• You might bleed some more (normal, should stop).

• It might still hurt (normal, should get better).

• It might take some more practice before things feel really, really good (normal, keep communicating!).