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Q&A: Foreskins, Circumcision, & Sexual Pleasure

There is still a great deal that we don’t know about how male circumcision can affect men’s sexual experiences as teenagers or adults.
Q&A: My Wife’s Vagina Feels Loose–Is It Because Of Weight Loss?

There are a number of factors that can influence how a woman’s vagina feels to her as well as to her partner.Vaginal lubrication is one of these.
Q&A: Penis Size, Problem With Erections

Stress has been known to play a role in men and women’s sexual function, including erections for men.
Q&A: 21 Years Old, Having Trouble Getting An Erection

Often, young men have erection problems that are largely caused by performance anxiety.
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.
Q&A: My First Sex Was With A Prostitute, I Did Not Get An Erection

Some people feel a great deal of pressure to be good at sex. As a result, some people rush right out and have sex with whomever can have sex with them.
Q&A: I Tore My Frenulum. Should I Be Concerned?

The frenulum is tissue on the midline of a man’s penis. If it is torn during masturbation or sex, it may result in bleeding and pain.
Q&A: I Do Not Experience Orgasm When I Ejaculate

Sex therapists sometimes use the terms ejaculatory anhedonia or anesthetic ejaculation to describe the experience of ejaculation with orgasm among men.
Q&A: His Erection Goes Away When He Puts On A Condom

Some men get so upset when they experience erectile problems that they find it difficult to get the erection back.
Q&A: My Boyfriend Always Has An Erection, Masturbates Constantly

It may be that your boyfriend has trained himself to come quickly during masturbation, creating a quick ejaculatory response.
Q&A: My Boyfriend Has A Tough Time Staying Hard During Sex

Sometimes after men experience one instance of erection difficulty they get nervous the next time they’re about to have sex.
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.