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Q&A: Why Does My Boyfriend’s Penis Get Soft During Sex?

The ongoing tension between a man and his penis: Does the penis control the man, or can a man control his penis?
Q&A: Does Depression Contribute To Erectile Problems?

The mind-body connection is absolutely important when it comes to men’s and women’s experience of sexuality.
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: Is There A Quick Way To Regain An Erection After Orgasm?

Men have what’s called a refractory period which is the time between one ejaculation and their ability to ejaculate again.
Q&A: Should You Take a Break Before Having a Second Round of Sex?

As long as two people are ready to have a second round of sex, there is no need for them to wait any certain length of time before they have sex again.
Q&A: Differences in Sexual Arousal Response Between Men and Women

One of the biggest differences between men’s and women’s sexual arousal response is that men’s erections are visible whereas women’s arousal is more hidden.
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: Aging And Erectile Problems

Sometimes, men find that as they age, they cannot get as many firm erections that end in ejaculation in a day or in a week as they used to.
Q&A: Genital Fit vs. Genital Size

Although many people joke about the size of penises and vaginas, people rarely talk about genital size in ways that are helpful or informative.
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: Premature Ejaculation And Decreased Arousal

There is nothing wrong with ejaculating quickly or maintaining an erection after ejaculation.
Q&A: Orgasm And Desire After Vasectomy

When it comes to sex, research suggests that men’s sexual desire, satisfaction and erectile function are just as strong after vasectomy as before.
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.
Q&A: Random Erections And Erections Without Attraction

Q&A about random erections and why they can occur without conscious arousal or attraction.
Q&A: Frequent Masturbation And Premature Ejaculation

A reader asks if frequent masturbation could be part of the cause of premature ejaculation and what he might be able to do about it.
Spray-On Condoms: A Good Idea in Theory…