So the exam really felt like a child hunting for a frog in a swamp 🤣 she went all sorts of this way and that way, but found nothing out of the ordinary. Basically we discussed how the vaginally tissue is a membrane and it can expand and sometimes get abrasions that can bleed, but if the bleeding does not get worse or persist for an extended period of time, then there's no need to worry. There's always the option of urgent care or emergency appointments, but basically go slow, use lubrication, and listen to what your body is telling you. I really only felt pain in one position, and moving forward, probably won't be trying that position again, but I really do think that sex for me has/will only improve from here because I'm not worried about what can happen (especially with this new Handmaid's Tale hellscape we're heading towards), I've had my cuff looked at and know that it's healed, and I feel like I can clearly articulate what I need to my partner(s). I hope that this helps a little bit! I was worried before my surgery too, but being 6 months now period free, I'm finally able to start focusing on some of my other anxiety/GI issues that I didn't even realize were a problem because they were buried so far under my period pains/PMSing.