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Kinsey Confidential Posts Tagged With 'arousal'

  • Q&A: Sexual Arousal With Strangers

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    As strong as a man’s interest or desire may be, his body may not always be ready to have sex.

  • Q&A: Trouble Maintaining An Erection The First Time

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    Nearly all men will experience difficulties getting or keeping an erection at some point in their lives.

  • Q&A: How Should I Initiate Sex With My Girlfriend?

    I recommend talking to this girl to learn more about her interest in being sexual with you. Are you sure that she wants to have sex with you? How do you know?

  • Q&A: Premature Ejaculation And Decreased Arousal

    There is nothing wrong with ejaculating quickly or maintaining an erection after ejaculation.

  • Q&A: Pain From Using A New Vibrator

    Using a new vibrator can be a fun experience, but one reader wonders if they could have injured themselves with the new toy.

  • Q&A: I’m Curious – What Does Sex Feel Like?

    A reader is curious and wonders what sex feels like. Dr. Debby says it depends on a wide variety of factors: type of sex, the partner, or mood.

  • Q&A: Multiple Orgasms In Women – Developed Or Natural Ability?

    A male reader wonders if his girlfriend was born with the ability to have multiple orgasms or if someone could develop this ability.

  • Q&A: Erection Problems When Using Condoms

    Dr. Debby addresses common concerns about lost erections with condom use and some tips for addressing the problem.

  • Q&A: Pain From Sex Partner With Large Penis

    A reader wonders if her partner's penis is too large to have comfortable vaginal intercourse.

  • Q&A: Female Ejaculation – How Common Is it?

    A male readers wonders how common female masturbation is and what types of sexual activity might trigger it in some women.

  • Q&A: Male Arousal And Erection Control

    A reader wonders why their boyfriend cannot control his erections when he sees an attractive woman.

  • College Presidents Urge Debate Around Legal Drinking Age

    Last month, 100 college and university presidents urged debate around the legal drinking age. Read more to see how this impacts your sexual health.

  • Q&A: Frequent Masturbation And Premature Ejaculation

    A reader asks if frequent masturbation could be part of the cause of premature ejaculation and what he might be able to do about it.

  • Viagra And Sexual Side Effects Of Antidepressants

    Researchers have found that women given Viagra were more likely to report improvement in sexual functioning than those on a placebo pill.

  • Q&A: Bothered When My Boyfriend Watches Porn

    A reader feels intimidated by her boyfriend watching porn and asks why, and how she can talk to him about her concerns

  • Q&A: Sexual Fantasies – Are They Normal?

    A reader asks: I’ve been having sexual fantasies about acts I would never consider doing in real life. Is there something wrong with me?

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