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  • Q&A: Could I Be Pregnant From Dry Sex With Underwear On?

    Couple In Bed

    If you were wearing underwear, your chances of becoming pregnant from dry sex – also called dry humping – border on “low to no chance.”

  • Q&A: Could Condoms Help Delay My Ejaculation During Sex?

    Last Longer With Condoms

    Condoms that are marketed to help men last longer often contain a gel inside the condom that has benzocaine as an active ingredient.

  • Q&A: Why Do Some Women Have Orgasms And Others Don’t?

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    Women who feel more positively about the way her genitals look, smell or taste may find it easier to orgasm.

  • Q&A: Do Condoms Cause My Girlfriend To Bleed During Sex?

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    Wearing a condom can add to the friction during sex. Sometimes this added friction is a welcome sensation; other times, it is not.

  • Q&A: I Can’t Have Penetrative Sex, Can I Still Get Pregnant?

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    In order to have the best chances of becoming pregnant, you will want to have your partner ejaculate at your vaginal opening in the days prior to ovulation.

  • 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: Is There A Quick Way To Regain An Erection After Orgasm?

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    Men have what’s called a refractory period which is the time between one ejaculation and their ability to ejaculate again.

  • “Doing It”: Doing What? What Do We Mean By “Sex”?

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    "I got to third base last night." "We hooked up." "They did it for hours!" When we talk about sex, what do we mean?

  • 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: Vaginal Clamping When Reaching Orgasm

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    It is unusual to hear of such extreme muscular contractions to the extent that sex is painful for a woman's partner.

  • Q&A: My Vagina Has Gotten Bigger Since Giving Birth

    Although not all women notice changes in the way that sex feels after having been pregnant or given birth, some women do.

  • Q&A: Delayed Ejaculation: Boyfriend Doesn’t Ejaculate During Sex

    People might assume that men always ejaculate during sex, but this reader wonders why her boyfriend doesn't.

  • Q&A: Desire Discrepancies – How Often Do Older Couples Have Sex?

    A male reader wonders how often couples in their 50s have sex - and if his desire to have sex 3-4 times a week is common for a man his age.

  • 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: Penis Size And Pregnancy – Are They Related?

    A reader wonders if penis size is related to the risk or possibility of pregnancy.

  • Q&A: How To Last Longer In Bed And Stop Premature Ejaculation

    Q&A about how to stop premature ejaculation or rapid ejaculation in order to last longer during sex.

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