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Nothing ruins the mood quite like bloating after sex. Those who've experienced it firsthand know it tends to strike at the worst times, leaving you with pain and discomfort instead of pleasure. But although it might seem strange to bloat after sex — and even a bit awkward — it's not entirely unusual. In fact, bloating after sex happens more often than you might think. Luckily, there are ways to alleviate some of these unpleasant symptoms.

In order to successfully treat post-sex bloating, you must first understand why it happens. There are a few common culprits that may be behind it, including (shocker) your period, a bacterial imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and even certain allergies. There likely won't be a quick fix , but un

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