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Kinsey Confidential 2008

  • Q&A: Genital Warts Treatment And HPV Transmission

    This reader was recently diagnosed with genital warts. What should he do now about treatment and prevention of spreading his HPV to future partners?

  • Womens’ Monthly Cycles Related to Male Facial Preferences?

  • Q&A: Birth Control Effectiveness And Unprotected Sex

    Information about birth control and steps to take when considering stopping condom use with a partner after both test STI-free.

  • The Science Of Gaydar: Finger Length and More…

    We've all heard doubtful ways to determine whether a man is gay and I've normally scoffed at these ideas, but there might actually be research backing it up!

  • (Yet Another) “Sex Challenge” For Couples

    Recently, so-called "sex challenges" have grabbed headlines, but what do they really say about the frequency of sex and its impact on relationship quality?

  • No More Happy Endings For Craigslist?

    It was recently announced that Craigslist, that oh-so-familiar site of cheap stuff and missed connections, will start charging to place "erotic services" ads.

  • International Encyclopedia of Sexuality!

    The Kinsey Institute has a great informative encyclopedia of international sexuality, called the Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality.

  • Q&A: Same Sex Fantasies And Sexual Orientation

    How do fantasy and sexual orientation relate to each other? Does having same sex fantasies mean that you are gay or bisexual?

  • Judy Norsigian Interview on WFIU

    Judy Norsigian (co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves and founder of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective) recently did an interview with WFIU Public Radio

  • Q&A: Does Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Reduce Pregnancy Risk?

    Vaginal bleeding after having sex for the first time is fairly common for women. What about the second time? Is it related to pregnancy risk?

  • Kinsey Confidential In The Daily Vidette

    We are so pleased that Illinois State University's Daily Vidette has recently begun publishing our Kinsey Confidential column.

  • Sex at Work: 1 in 5 Brits!

    A new British poll, conducted by the Guardian newspaper, revealed that 1 in 5 British workers have had sex at work!

  • Q&A: Can I Get Pregnant From Dry Semen?

    Could dried semen on a man's penis cause pregnancy if inserted into the vagina after ejaculation?

  • Q&A: Vagina Hurts Or Burns, Pain After Sex

    A female reader asks if her recent vaginal pain and burning after sex are normal or signs of a more serious problem.

  • Q&A: Clitoral And Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Discharge

    A female reader has concerns about vaginal dryness and what certain types of discharge around her clitoris might mean.

  • Q&A: Is Sexual Chemistry A Sign Of Healthy Relationships?

    A reader asks if sexual chemistry is a requirement for a healthy relationship, or just a nice perk.

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