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Kinsey Confidential Posts Tagged With 'female sexuality'

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

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    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

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    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

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    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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