Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

Recent Posts in the Bodies Category:

• Q&A: I Got A Long Cut In My Vagina During Sex

  

  Vaginal and vulvar cuts usually heal within a few days, but longer cuts can take a longer amount of time.

• What They’re Reading: Kathryn Brown

  

  Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.

• Q&A: Why Didn’t I Bleed When I Lost My Virginity?

  

  Bleeding during sex is also not a sign of being healthy or unhealthy; it’s just a reflection of how much hymen tissue a woman has, which varies for every woman.

• Size Matters: Perceptions Of Penis Size And Condom Use

  

  Men may be criticized for worrying too much about size. However, penis size and shape can have real effects on sexual health.

• Tattoos Make Lasting Impression In “Ephemeral Ink” Art Show

  

  The Kinsey Institute gallery's latest installation, "Ephemeral Ink," showcases works related to tattoos from the Institute's permanent collection.

• Q&A: I Try To Have Sex While I’m Sleeping

  

  Trying to have sex in your sleep is sometimes called "sexsomnia," and is a feature of some sleep disorders

• Q&A: Is My Short Foreskin Normal?

  

  If you're not sure whether you're circumcised and you feel uncomfortable asking your mom or dad, it's okay to ask your doctor.

• Breast Intentions: The Complex Reality of Implants

  

  Breast augmentation is the most common form of plastic surgery in the United States.

• Q&A: Is Penis Enlargement Surgery Safe?

  

  Many surgeons will refuse to perform such an procedure on men who are anywhere close to the average range of erect penile length.

• Thanks Mom! A Mother’s Day Tribute

  

  In honor of this Mother’s Day, J. Bradley Blankenship recognizes mothers everywhere by sharing a story about his own mom giving him 'the sex talk'.

• Q&A: Can I Feel The Clitoris Through Her Vagina?

  

  Frankly scientists don’t know much about the sensitivity of the inside parts of the clitoris.

• Navigating a Sea of Sex Toys: A Cordial Introduction

  

  There are an awful lot of sex toys out there, and a lot of them look more likely to tune your carburetor than to get your rocks off! Here's a quick guide.

• Q&A: My Semen Changes Color—Should I Be Worried?

  

  Yes, semen does often change color within a few minutes of ejaculation in the sense that it can dry up and get crusty, this changing in consistency too.

• Q&A: Foreskins, Circumcision, & Sexual Pleasure

  

  There is still a great deal that we don’t know about how male circumcision can affect men’s sexual experiences as teenagers or adults.

• Q&A: Does My Period Affect My Sex Drive?

  

  Hormones certainly play a role in women’s sexuality including their experiences of desire and arousal but they’re not the whole picture.

• Erotic Art Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors, Life, and Beauty

  

  New art series celebrates the beauty of women’s whole bodies, telling stories of breast cancer survival, healing, and sexual liberation.

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