Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• New Book Explains “Why” Women Have Sex…Sort Of

  

  A new book by two University of Texas researchers attempts to answer the question - why do women have sex?

• Like A Woman-to-Woman Talk About Sex & Pleasure

  

  A book review of 'Because It Feels Good: A Woman's Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction' and why it's worth a read.

• Jessica Valenti Of Feministing.com At Indiana University

  Feministing.com's Jessica Valenti recently spoke about female sexuality, purity and feminism as part of a Women's History Month event at Indiana University

• Q&A: Did Masturbation Change The Shape Of My Genitals?

  A female reader wonders if masturbation could have changed the shape of her vulva.

• What Do Women Want? The NY Times Isn’t Sure

  

  Natalie discusses the NYT latest piece on "What Women Want" and the trouble with trying to make women into one group with homogeneous wants and needs.

• Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome: 200 Orgasms a Day???

  Dr. Sandra Leiblum has done some research on PSAS, or Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome. Some women with this condition can have up to 200 orgasms a day.

• Q&A: Sexual Rejection And Eating Disorders

  Q&A about how to deal with sexual rejection and the impact it sometimes has on body image and eating.

• 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: Anti-Depressants, Sexual Side-Effects & Ability To Orgasm

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a reader's question about the possible sexual side effects of anti-depressants and the ability to orgasm

• Q&A: Low Sexual Desire – How Do I Get Interested In Sex Again?

  A female reader asks about what to do when you've lost interest in sex in a long term relationship.

• Q&A: Women And Pornography

  Q&A about pornography from a heterosexual female reader who wonders if looking at lesbian pornography is "normal."

• Q&A: Can Masturbation Cause Physical Damage To The Clitoris?

  A reader asks about the possibility of the clitoris being desensitized from over stimulation and how to help his girlfriend achieve orgasm

• Q&A: Change in Ease of Reaching Female Orgasm, Vaginal Sensitivity

  A female reader asks about having difficulty reaching orgasm when she never used to in the past. What could have caused her change in sensitivity?

• Q&A: Female Ejaculation And Peeing

  A reader asks about peeing after masturbation and the possibility of female ejaculation.

• Q&A: How Can I Have An Orgasm?

  Q&A about problems with orgasm both alone and with a partner including pain with stimulation of the clitoris.

• Q&A: Confused About Same-Sex Attraction

  A reader asks about developing feelings for a friend of the opposite sex and what this might mean for her sexual orientation.

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