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Kinsey Confidential 2008February

  • Q&A: Vaginal Size, Cheating And Arousal: Did Her Vagina Get Wider?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a male reader's question about the changing shape of the vagina during arousal and if vaginas get larger through sexual activity.

  • Much Needed: The New View Campaign

    Sexual problems are very complex & can't magically disappear with a pill. The New View Campaign wants consumers to be aware of less than honest quick fixes.

  • Q&A: Penis Size: Am I Big Enough To Satisfy A Woman?

    A male reader asks about average penis size and whether 12 cm is enough to satisfy a woman. He also asks about penis enlargement pills.

  • Maybe This Is Why Our Boyfriends Never Call!

    A recent study found that men who heavily used their cell phones had less sperm and more abnormal sperm than men who did not use their phones as frequently.

  • Sex Toys May Be Harder To Obtain In Indiana…

    A new Indiana house bill would require that anyone "selling sexually explicit materials, products, or services" to register. What does this mean for sex in IN?

  • Desktop Dating: Online Dating And Relationships

    Dr. Debby Herbenick and Dr. Bryant Paul from Indiana University give their insights and tips for safe and fun online dating.

  • Prostitution Is Legal…If You’re A Monkey

    A new article claims that male macaque monkey in Indonesia seemingly "trading" various services (such as grooming, food, & infant care) for sex with females.

  • Happy Valentine’s Day

    There are many stories and myths related to the origins of Valentine's Day and only a bit of documented history.

  • Understanding Love And Sex – A Valentine’s Day Puzzle

    Although it is possible to experience love without sexual or physical intimacy and to experience sex without love, for most people, the two are connected.

  • Asexuality Is Possibly Another Sexual Orientation?

    Is asexuality another sexual orientation? Researchers from the Kinsey Institute explore asexuality in a new article published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

  • Q&A: Is Bigger Better? Can You Enlarge A Penis?

    Q&A from a reader who asks a very common question - can the penis be modified? Made larger? Wider? Do any devices work?

  • Chocolate Desire: The Connection Between Food And Sex

    Do culinary aphrodisiacs actually work? What is the relationship between food and sex?

  • For Those Who Love Art…The Sex Workers Art Show

    The Sex Workers Art Show visits Indiana University next month to expose audiences to a hilarious and poignant mixture of sex, love, humor, and art.

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  • Friends-With-Benefits: Is It A Good Idea?

    A new article in the New York Times on friends with benefits intrigues blogger Samantha.

  • Another Reason To Get Vaccinated

    Need another reason to get the HPV vaccine, Gardasil? Find out what other kinds of cancers are related to HPV infection.

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