Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Q&A: Should I Have Anal Sex Without A Condom?

  

  If you want to have anal sex without a condom, the most important thing is for you and your partner to get tested for STIs.

• Q&A: My Boyfriend Masturbates In His Sleep

  

  Some people appear to be awake, but they are asleep and they may try to have sex with their partner, or even actually have sex with their partner.

• 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.

• 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: Oral Contraceptives & Sex Drive

  

  It is true that hormonal contraception has been linked with low desire among women.

• Q&A: What Are Our Birth Control Options? What About IUDs?

  

  Many couples struggle with finding a birth control option that is right for them in terms of cost, convenience, health issues, side effects, and more.

• Q&A: Why Are Some Women Loud During Sex?

  

  A recent research article suggested that one reason some women make noises during sex may be to enhance their partner’s arousal.

• Syphilis: It Still Exists and Infections are Rising

  

  Syphilis still exists and symptoms can be very hard to recognize. So hard in fact, that many people aren’t getting tested and remain undiagnosed.

• Q&A I Gave A Lap Dance, Can I Get Pregnant?

  

  There are typically no sperm in pre-ejaculate and as he didn’t actually ejaculate, there were no sperm leaving his body

• Full Coverage of Contraception Costs for Insured Employees

  

  The Obama administration recently announced that contraceptives must now be covered by employer-sponsored health insurance plans.

• Q&A: Cunnilingus, Fellatio, And Safer Sex

  

  For both cunnilingus and fellatio, there is the risk of passing chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes and most likely even HPV.

• Q&A After Sex, Vagina Is Itchy & Puffy

  

  How do you know what’s going on? Aside from checking in with a healthcare provider, you might try experimenting

• Q&A: Do Women And Men Received Pleasure From Anal Penetration?

  

  In our recent survey, we found that 45% of women in some age groups had received anal sex, but that doesn’t mean they all received pleasure from it.

• Q&A: Anal Sex And Long Term Health Concerns

  

  As far as we know, regular anal sex is not likely to damage a person’s anus or rectum or to cause significant health problems.

• Common Question Series: “I Can’t Stay Hard With Condoms”

  

  As a sex researcher, I get asked questions about sex all the time. I've documented them and will share the answers with you in this common question series.

• Sexually Transmitted Infections Among The Sexually Inactive?

  

  A new study has found that a sizable number of young adults who tested positive for an STI report being sexually inactive in the past year.

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