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  • Q&A: Can I Get My Virginity Back?

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    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a young female reader's questions about virginity, specifically if it is possible to "get her virginity back" after having had sex.

  • Q&A: Vaginal Tearing During Intercourse, Fingering

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    It is indeed possible to experience vaginal bleeding from either fingering or penile penetration.

  • 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: Reducing Pain During First Time Sex

    The latest Kinsey Confidential podcast addresses fears from a female reader about having vaginal intercourse for the first time and the possibility of pain.

  • Q&A: Does Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Reduce Pregnancy Risk?

    Vaginal bleeding after having sex for the first time is fairly common for women. What about the second time? Is it related to pregnancy risk?

  • Q&A: The Hymen And Bleeding During First Time Intercourse

    A male reader wonders if a woman always has vaginal bleeding the first time she has sex and why his girlfriend did not.

  • Q&A: Using Vibrator Caused Vaginal Bleeding

    Could vibrator use during sexual play cause vaginal bleeding? Information about virginity, the hymen, and sex toys.

  • Q&A: Sex With A Virgin, What Should I Do About Bleeding?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about how to deal with possible vaginal bleeding when having sex for the first time.

  • Q&A: Defining Virginity And Pre-Marital Sex

    A reader asks about how to define virginity and issues to consider around having pre-marital (or non-marital) sex

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