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  • Q&A: I’m Attracted To Both Trans and Genetic Women. Am I Bisexual?

    Mannequin and Wigs

    Some people consider a person’s sexual orientation to be defined by the pattern of romantic and sexual attractions that they experience.

  • Q&A: If I Stop Masturbating, Will My Premature Ejaculations Stop?

    Dancing Couples

    Masturbation is quite common and an excellent choice for safer sex and for learning about one’s own body.

  • Q&A: Why Does My Boyfriend Masturbate To Porn So Often?

    Hand Touching Static

    Many boys are raised to believe that it is common or normal to watch porn and that it can make masturbation or sex more exciting.

  • Q&A: I Have Genital Warts. Will I Ever Be Able To Have Sex Again?

    Bacteria Plate

    Yes, it is indeed ethical and common to have sex after having been diagnosed with genital warts, which are caused by HPV.

  • Pornography: Just Because It Looks Good Doesn’t Mean It Feels Good

    Framing Shots

    In reality just because a particular position looks good for the camera doesn't mean it's going to feel good in the bedroom.

  • Q&A: Why Does My Girlfriend’s Vagina Get So Dry During Sex?

    Desert Walker

    Women vary in how much vaginal lubrication they produce. Young women tend to have high levels of estrogen, which influences the production of lubrication.

  • Q&A: Does Depression Contribute To Erectile Problems?

    Hunched Man in the Dark

    The mind-body connection is absolutely important when it comes to men’s and women’s experience of sexuality.

  • Q&A: I Feel Restricted In My Sex Life With My Girlfriend

    Not Allowed Sign

    It can be difficult not to take limits on the ways you can express your attraction to your girlfriend to heart or to feel frustrated by these restrictions.

  • Q&A: Is It Possible To Get Pregnant From A Man’s Pre-Ejaculate?

    Who's-Your-Daddy

    In today's podcast, Dr. Debby Herbenick explains where pre-ejaculate comes from, and she tries to help a woman determine the father of her baby.

  • Q&A: Is There Any Way To Have More Sperm Than I Do Now?

    Sperm Drawing

    Dr. Debby Herbenick gives tips on ways of changing your lifestyle to increase your sperm count.

  • Same-Sex Couples Make Good Parents, Possibly Better Parents

    Family

    Research on the impact of parents' sexual orientation on their children has indicated that the children of same-sex couples are just as healthy and happy.

  • South Africa, World AIDS Day, Music, and More

    South African Condom Dispensor

    Bradley just arrived back from South Africa and reflects on World AIDS Day, US complacency, and musical responses to HIV.

  • Q&A: Connection Between Sexual Abuse & Urge To Pee Before Sex?

    Toilet-Paper

    When women are touched on their clitoris or vagina, they sometimes feel as though they have to pee – even if they don’t.

  • Q&A: Why Do My Vaginal Fluids Taste Sour?

    Lemons

    In today's podcast, Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question about vaginal taste and odor.

  • Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Continue To Rise In The US

    condoms

    Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the US, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control.

  • Q&A: I Have Trouble Keeping An Erection With A Condom On

    Totally Erected Sign

    Although condoms typically don’t contribute to problems getting or keeping an erection, sometimes men find that they do.

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