Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

Recent Posts by Kinsey:

• Q&A: Overcoming Common Sex Myths And Bad First Sexual Experiences

  A male reader asks about how a bad first sexual experience can impact future relationships and even cause fear around sex, and we dispel some common sex myths

• Q&A: Can You Get Pregnant Even If You Use A Condom During Sex?

  A male reader asks about the risk of pregnancy even when using a condom while having sex with his girlfriend

• Q&A: The Connection Between Smoking And HPV

  A reader is shocked to learn that smoking can lead to HPV flare ups and asks why this fact is not more widely known

• Q&A: Partner Has A Large Penis, How To Make Sex More Pleasurable

  A female reader asks about how to make sex more pleasurable when her male partner has a large penis.

• Q&A: The Role And Importance Of Sex In Healthy Relationships

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a gay male reader about the role sex plays in health relationships (relevant for heterosexual couples as well)

• Q&A: Rapid Ejaculation And Ejaculatory Control

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers questions from a male reader about getting an erection after ejaculating and information about the refractory period.

• Q&A: Chlamydia From A Bikini Wax? Chlamydia Risk And Transmission

  A female reader asks if it is possible to get chlamydia from a bikini wax or other non-sexual contact

• Q&A: How Can I Have An Orgasm?

  Q&A about problems with orgasm both alone and with a partner including pain with stimulation of the clitoris.

• Q&A: Epididymitis – Symptoms and Treatment

  Question from a reader about epididymitis (inflammation of the skin around the testicles), its possible causes and the risks of engaging in sexual activity

• Q&A: What Does An Abnormal Pap Smear Mean?

  Question from a female reader about abnormal Pap smear results, possible causes, treatments and future risk to a partner.

• Q&A: Defining Virginity And Pre-Marital Sex

  A reader asks about how to define virginity and issues to consider around having pre-marital (or non-marital) sex

• Q&A: HPV Transmission Risk From Oral Sex

  A male reader has learned that his girlfriend had HPV and received treatment. He asks what his risk of contracting the virus is, especially from oral sex

• Q&A: Can Condoms Be Used For Sex In The Water?

  Information about using condoms in the water (showers, pools, hot tubs, etc.) and possible safety concerns

• Q&A: Labiaplasty: Surgery For Large Labia

  Q&A about labia minora size and discomfort during intercourse as well as body image issues about the vulva.

• Q&A: Feeling Horny All The Time, Vaginal Tenting and Lubrication

  A reader asks: Is it weird that I'm horny pretty much all the time? And does anything happen to my vagina when I get horny ?

• Q&A: Confused About Same-Sex Attraction

  A reader asks about developing feelings for a friend of the opposite sex and what this might mean for her sexual orientation.

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