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  • 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?

  • Q&A: Change in Ease of Reaching Female Orgasm, Vaginal Sensitivity

    A female reader asks about having difficulty reaching orgasm when she never used to in the past. What could have caused her change in sensitivity?

  • 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 ?

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