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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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • (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?

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Q&A: Mutual Masturbation Pregnancy Risk

    Q&A about the risk of pregnancy after engaging in mutual masturbation with a partner.

  • 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:

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