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Kinsey Confidential Posts Tagged With 'arousal'

  • Access Denied: When Internet Hook Ups Go Awry

    Rejection hurts. We expect it to hurt when a relationship ends, but what about when it’s rejection from a random internet hook up?

  • Q&A: Is It Bad To Last Too Long While Masturbating?

    Watching porn can be highly arousing to some men. If you enjoy its role in your masturbation, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

  • Q&A: What Can I Do In Order To Stop Ejaculating While I’m Asleep?

    There is nothing wrong or unhealthy about ejaculating while you’re sleep. Most men have experienced it at some point in their lives.

  • Q&A: If I Stop Masturbating, Will My Premature Ejaculations Stop?

    Masturbation is quite common and an excellent choice for safer sex and for learning about one’s own body.

  • Pornography: Just Because It Looks Good Doesn’t Mean It Feels Good

    In reality just because a particular position looks good for the camera doesn't mean it's going to feel good in the bedroom.

  • Q&A: Why Does My Girlfriend’s Vagina Get So Dry During Sex?

    Women vary in how much vaginal lubrication they produce. Young women tend to have high levels of estrogen, which influences the production of lubrication.

  • Q&A: Connection Between Sexual Abuse & Urge To Pee Before Sex?

    When women are touched on their clitoris or vagina, they sometimes feel as though they have to pee – even if they don’t.

  • Q&A: I Have Trouble Keeping An Erection With A Condom On

    Although condoms typically don’t contribute to problems getting or keeping an erection, sometimes men find that they do.

  • Q&A: Sexual Arousal With Strangers

    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

    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.

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