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Q&A: Open Relationships – Are They Dysfunctional?
Some couples prefer to be in an open relationship and there is no reason to believe that this desire is related to anything psychologically wrong or damaging.
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Q&A: What Might Cause Fatigue The Day After Sex?
Forget about those stereotypes about men falling asleep after sex, what if sex was causing both partners to be extremely tired - even the day after sex?
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Q&A: Sex Feels Robotic, What Can I Do?
A male reader wonders why sex with his girlfriend occasionally feels robotic and why she doesn't seem very engaged in their sexual activity.
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Q&A: Desire Discrepancies – How Often Do Older Couples Have Sex?
A male reader wonders how often couples in their 50s have sex - and if his desire to have sex 3-4 times a week is common for a man his age.
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Q&A: Aging and Changes In Sexual Desire
More often these days, people are talking more openly about desire - including how desire often changes throughout one's lifetime.
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Reading This Book Just Might Improve Your Sexual Relationship
A book review of 'For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy' and how it might help improve your (sexual) relationship.
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Q&A: Pregnancy And Infection Risk From Lesbian Sex
A question from a female reader about possible pregnancy and infection risk from sexual contact with another woman
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Q&A: Why Do Men Watch Porn? Am I Not Good Enough?
A female reader is frustrated by her partner's use of pornography. Dr. Debby responds with information about porn use to answer her questions.
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Q&A: Birth Control Effectiveness And Unprotected Sex
Information about birth control and steps to take when considering stopping condom use with a partner after both test STI-free.
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(Yet Another) “Sex Challenge” For Couples
Recently, so-called "sex challenges" have grabbed headlines, but what do they really say about the frequency of sex and its impact on relationship quality?
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Q&A: Is Sexual Chemistry A Sign Of Healthy Relationships?
A reader asks if sexual chemistry is a requirement for a healthy relationship, or just a nice perk.
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Q&A: Monogamy And Open Relationships For Gay Couples
A gay male reader asks about cheating, open relationships and what it feels like to be with other guys
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Q&A: Sex With A Virgin, What Should I Do About Bleeding?
Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about how to deal with possible vaginal bleeding when having sex for the first time.
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Q&A: Is it Possible To Delay Female Orgasm?
Q&A about the possibility of delaying female orgasm and why coming too quickly isn't only a problem for men.
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Q&A: Mutual Masturbation Pregnancy Risk
Q&A about the risk of pregnancy after engaging in mutual masturbation with a partner.
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Q&A: Can You Get Pregnant From Pre-Cum?
While it is possible to get pregnant from pre-ejaculate sperm, your specific situation makes it seem unlikely. Here's why:


