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Kinsey Confidential 2008October

  • Q&A: The Hymen And Bleeding During First Time Intercourse

    A male reader wonders if a woman always has vaginal bleeding the first time she has sex and why his girlfriend did not.

  • Q&A: Small Vagina And How To Have Comfortable Sex

    How to deal with a smaller vagina and steps to make sex comfortable for both partners.

  • Q&A: Boyfriend Masturbates Even Though We Live Together

    A female reader is frustrated that her boyfriend is still masturbating even though they live together now.

  • Q&A: Pregnancy Risk With Dry Sex

    Whether you call it dry sex or humping, is there a risk of pregnancy while doing it?

  • Q&A: Yeast Infection From Oral Sex?

    Information about the various causes of yeast infections and the possibility of cunnilingus causing a yeast infection in a female partner.

  • Q&A: Vaginal Cuts After Sex, Should I Get Stitches?

    A reader asks about what to do if there is a significant amount of bleeding during sex and the possibility of cuts inside the vagina.

  • Q&A: Trouble Reaching Female Orgasm Through Masturbation

    A female reader who cannot achieve orgasm through masturbation is concerned and asks if something might be wrong with her.

  • Q&A: Water in Vagina From Bathing or Swimming

    A female reader has concerns about water getting into her vagina during baths or swimming and then leaking out later.

  • Coming Out (Or Questioning Oneself) As Gay, Bisexual Or Lesbian

    Many young women and men question their sexual orientation at some point when they are teenagers or college-aged.

  • Q&A: Male Arousal And Erection Control

    A reader wonders why their boyfriend cannot control his erections when he sees an attractive woman.

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  • “The Shape Of Us” Explores Body Diversity (2)
  • Should Universities Institute Dorm Sex Policies? (2)
  • Q&A: Can I Get Pregnant From Dry Semen? (2)
  • Dine Out for Life – HIV/AIDS Fundraiser (2)
  • For Women Athletes, Success May Lead To Questions About Your Sex (2)
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