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For Valentine’s Day: Aphrodisiacs, Food Play During Sex

Kinsey Confidential — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:15 +0000

This week WFIU Public Radio's local food program, Earth Eats had Dr. Debby Herbenick on the show to talk about food and sex for their Valentine's Day episode.

AIDS Walk New York & The KI: The Crisis Of Positive Change

Kinsey Confidential — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:51:13 +0000

My dad died from AIDS related pneumonia, but I believe that he actually died from the shame associated with STDs — he never received treatment.

Indiana Law Targets ‘Explicit’ Books

Kinsey Confidential — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:38:32 +0000

A new Indiana law — due to take effect July 1 — would force any bookstore that sold even one book that could be broadly described as "sexually explicit" to pay fees

Campus Abstinence

Kinsey Confidential — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:07:51 +0000

Thoughts on a New York Times article about the virginity pledge movement on college campuses.

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

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:07:33 +0000

My boyfriend has epididymitis and it was in his left testicle then it went to his right, and I want to know if it is contagious and or whether I have it? I looked it up on the internet and I have no symptoms at all.

…For The Sake Of Science…

Kinsey Confidential — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:22:12 +0000

The Kinsey Institute was founded as a research institution, and continues to be one of the country's leading authorities in sex research. On the Institute's website you can read up on all of the current and upcoming research, and even participate in a set of surveys.

Desktop Dating: Online Dating And Relationships

Kinsey Confidential — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:48:34 +0000

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

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

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:02:33 +0000

I know it has been asked a million times, but is bigger better? Do medical male enhancement products such as traction devices and extenders really provide the stated benefits? It is hard to find any real information on this other than from the manufacturer, but these products claimed to be designed by doctors, clinically tested, and certified.

Q&A: I’m Afraid I Am Too Large To Be A Good Lover

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:09:49 +0000

Here is my problem: I've been with my partner for over a year now. We are very happy together. I believe everything is going just fine except in one main area - THE BEDROOM. He satisfies me in every way possible but I don't think I’m doing the same for him. He`s 5'7 and weighs 145 pounds whereas I am 5'6 and weigh over 250.

Q&A: I’m Worried My Penis Is Too Small

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:14:56 +0000

I am 21 years old. My penis size when flaccid is about 1.5 inches and goes up to 5 inches when erect. My ex-girlfriend left me because she said that my penis size is small when cold.

The Truth About Female Desire – BBC TV Show Feat. KI Scientists

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:52:59 +0000

The Truth About Female Desire is a four part UK television (Channel 4) series broadcast in 2005. Eight women joined Kinsey Institute researchers to study the factors behind sexual desire.

Q&A: Readiness For Sex: Trouble With Penis-Vagina Intercourse

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:20:27 +0000

Hi, I am an 18 year old guy and my girlfriend is the same age. We have been going out for about a year and a half now. Our sex play is great but the only thing is I have never managed to actually get my penis in her vagina. She isn’t shaven, I don’t know if this help or not.

Q&A: Low Sexual Desire – How Do I Get Interested In Sex Again?

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:29:34 +0000

My boyfriend and I have been together for a few years. Our sex life was really good in the beginning and started decreasing rapidly. By the time that our first anniversary came, we were maybe having sex once a week at the most.

Q&A: Women And Pornography

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:03:31 +0000

How common is it for women to look at pornography? Also, is it common that a heterosexual female looks at lesbian pornography? Subscribe to the Podcast

Patient Advocate Alice Dreger Speaks @ KI On History Of “Intersex”

Kinsey Confidential — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:03:13 +0000

Dr. Alice Dreger, Associate Professor in the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program at Northwestern Universty and a prolific speaker and writer on the politics of science, medicine, and anatomy, spoke recently at The Kinsey Institute on the history and evolution of the term "intersex," and its alternatives.

Q&A: Safe Anal Sex Play And Anal Toys

Kinsey Confidential — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:39:41 +0000

I have a question about safe anal play. I need/want to know if you can hurt or damage yourself in any way by putting something 'too far' up the anus. I just purchased some new anal toys. One that I purchased seems to be a little long which worries me, as I want to make sure I do not damage anything internally when I am using the toy.