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April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – Are We Aware Yet?

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Recent events and the media coverage's of them tell us that this month is just as important as ever.
Is It Just A Matter Of Consent? Compliance In Sexual Relationships

A new study on sexual compliance raises the question "is it just a matter of consent?"
Q&A: I Don’t Enjoy Touching My Husband Or Giving Him Oral Sex.

I’ve worked as a sex researcher for nearly 12 years and at the heart of most people’s questions is a desire to know whether or not they are “normal.”
Q&A: Decreased Libido and Vaginal Lubrication. Anything I Can Do?

Most women and men will notice changes in their sexual feelings or in the ways their genitals respond over time.
Q&A: Could Natural Supplements Help To Increase My Sexual Desire?

Ever since Viagra was approved for use among men, there has been an increased interest to identify a medication for women that would enhance their arousal.
Q&A: Boredom and Expressing Desire For More Variety In The Bedroom

Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a reader's question about how to get her fiance to understand her need for greater variety in how they have sex.
Q&A: Getting Fitted For A Collar – Sexual Fantasy Or Alarm Bells?

Given how curious his comment seems to have made you feel, I would recommend talking to your partner about it some time and asking for more information.
Q&A: Foot Fetishes – Are They Normal?

Foot fetishes are relatively uncommon, but uncommon doesn’t mean “strange” and your interest is nothing you should feel embarrassed about.
Q&A: Embarrassed By Erections In Social Situations

Erections can be challenging for many young men and men often go to great lengths to hide the fact that they have an erection in social situations.
Q&A: Body Type, Exercise And Physical Attraction

A reader wonders if she can become attracted to her husband again after his weight gain.
What Do You Want Your Sex Life To Feel Like?

Dr. Debby Herbenick suggests how to explore your desires and needs around sexuality - what you want from your sex life and how things can change.
Q&A: My Husband Stopped Sleeping With Me

A female reader is distressed about her husband's sudden refusal to have sex with her and now she's considering having an affair. What should she do?
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: 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.
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.