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  • Q&A: When I Haven’t Had Sex For A While, I Bleed A Lot. Why?

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    If you find that you are bleeding during sex, then I would recommend checking with a healthcare provider.

  • Q&A: Why Does My Girlfriend’s Vagina Get So Dry During Sex?

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    Women vary in how much vaginal lubrication they produce. Young women tend to have high levels of estrogen, which influences the production of lubrication.

  • Q&A: Do Condoms Reduce Vaginal Wetness?

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    As protective as condoms can be, they sometimes make sex feel more dry. Over time, the lubricant may not feel as though it is quite enough.

  • Q&A: Boredom and Expressing Desire For More Variety In The Bedroom

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    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: Foot Fetishes – Are They Normal?

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    Foot fetishes are relatively uncommon, but uncommon doesn’t mean “strange” and your interest is nothing you should feel embarrassed about.

  • Q&A: How Should I Initiate Sex With My Girlfriend?

    I recommend talking to this girl to learn more about her interest in being sexual with you. Are you sure that she wants to have sex with you? How do you know?

  • Q&A: I’m Curious – What Does Sex Feel Like?

    A reader is curious and wonders what sex feels like. Dr. Debby says it depends on a wide variety of factors: type of sex, the partner, or mood.

  • 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: Pain From Sex Partner With Large Penis

    A reader wonders if her partner's penis is too large to have comfortable vaginal intercourse.

  • Q&A: Sex Is Painful For My Girlfriend

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a reader's question about what might be causing painful sex for the female partner in a heterosexual couple.

  • Q&A: Can Frequent Sex Harm Our Emotional Relationship?

    Q&A about the frequency of sex and its impact on the emotional aspects of a relationship.

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