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Q&A: Is My Lubricant Making My Vagina Dry?

It’s possible that you’ve irritated your vagina in some way, such as by rushing into sex before you were well lubricated.
Q&A: I Had Quickie Sex, Now I’m Bleeding

When a woman feels sexually aroused or has sex, it typically takes some time for sufficient vaginal lubrication to kick in.
Q&A: I Don’t Get Wet And I Have Never Experienced Orgasm

Vaginal lubrication is influenced by a number of factors, including characteristics of the woman herself as well as characteristics of the sexual event.
Q&A: I Experience Vaginal Tearing During Sex, Even With Lubricant

There are some genital skin conditions that make the genital skin more vulnerable to cuts and tears. One such condition is called lichen sclerosus.
Q&A: Decreased Libido and Vaginal Lubrication. Anything I Can Do?

Most women and men will notice changes in their sexual feelings or in the ways their genitals respond over time.
Q&A: I Experience Vulva Pain Before And After Sex. What Can I Do?

Any time a woman is experiencing pain in connection with sex, I recommend she check in with a health care provider for a check-up.
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: Do Certain Fruits Make You Taste Sweet?

Some books and magazines suggest that certain fruits, such as pineapple and kiwi, will improve the taste of men’s semen or women’s vaginal fluids.
Q&A: I Had Never Experienced Painful Sex Until Recently

For some women, sex is painful when they first start having it or if they jump into sex without much foreplay or chance for the vagina to become lubricated.
Q&A: I Am Scared Of Having Sex Because Of Pregnancy and Bleeding

You could consider masturbating using sex toys to help your vagina learn to stretch to accommodate a penis when you're ready to have intercourse.
Q&A: My Boyfriend Doesn’t Want To Have Sex With Me

If you are able to talk to each other about your sexual interests, you may find ways to create a shared sexual experience that you both enjoy.
Q&A: When I Haven’t Had Sex For A While, I Bleed A Lot. Why?

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?

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?

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

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?

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