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Kinsey Confidential 2008March

  • Ooh Girl! New R&B Video Shows What Really Goes On In The Bedroom

    Thoughts on a new R&B video that shows what might really happen in the bedroom...

  • New Study Raises More Questions About Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

    A new study released this week shows that comprehensive sex education programs help reduce teen pregnancies, while abstinence-only programs do not.

  • Virtual Tour Of K.C. Exhibit

    Curator Catherine Johnson Roehr takes you through a virtual tour of the latest Kinsey Institute art exhibit, Kinsey Confidential.

  • Q&A: What Is Epididymitis? Is It Contagious?

    Question from a reader about epididmyitis in men, if it is contagious and what this means for a female partner.

  • 1 in 4! STI Rates Highlight Importance Of (Actual) Sex Education

    If there was any time to pay attention to the importance of sex ed, the time is now. A new study found that 25% of teenage girls have had a STI.

  • Q&A: Vaginal Tearing and Healing Time

    A reader asks: what causes vaginal cuts or tears and how long do they usually take to heal?

  • Q&A: Crooked (And Somewhat Sore) Penis?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a male reader who wonders what could be causing his penis to be crooked and slightly sore.

  • Sex Education: New Health Content Standards

    A new sex education law in California brings up questions about what readers learned about sex at school and how useful their sex education was overall.

  • …For The Sake Of Science…

    The Kinsey Institute is primarily a research institution, but why is research important and what Kinsey research can you participate in right now?

  • Fear Of Sex Is Overrated

    Kinsey Institute Communications Director Jennifer Bass reflects on Expressive Bodies, a Kinsey art show, and the community response.

  • Q&A: Questioning My Sexual Orientation

    Dr. Debby answers a question from a female reader about her possible attraction to women and how to deal with a current male partner who is hinting at marriage.

  • Spring Break Is Upon Us!

    As Spring Break approaches, we'd like to take a little bit of time to send out some friendly reminders to our readers about safety (sexual and otherwise)

  • Q&A: Changes In Amount And Consistency Of Semen

    A male reader asks about changes in semen color and consistency as well as other possible problems with the testicles.

  • Q&A: Do Penis Enlargement Surgeries, Pills, or Pumps Really Work?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answeres a very common question - do penis enlargement products (pills, herbs, pumps) or surgeries actually work?

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  • Q&A: I Masturbate Face-Down. Will This Cause Sexual Problems?
  • Q&A: Young American Women: Only Ones Who Shave Their Pubic Area?
  • Casual Sex And Hooking Up Do Not Cause Psychological Harm
  • Q&A: Why Don't I Get Turned On When My Husband Rubs My Clitoris?
  • The G-Spot: Magic Or Myth? Some Researchers Say Myth (6)
  • Penis Pumps – Effective? Safe? Scary? (5)
  • Q&A: Safe To Put Small Round Items Directly Into The Anus? (4)
  • (Awesome) Sex Ed Tools From Around The World (3)
  • Psychologists Say Sexual Orientation Cannot Be Changed (3)
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