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  • Q&A: Should You Take a Break Before Having a Second Round of Sex?

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    As long as two people are ready to have a second round of sex, there is no need for them to wait any certain length of time before they have sex again.

  • Q&A: Anal Sex: Cleanliness And Avoiding Pain

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    People rarely talk to each other about anal sex, which can leave many people feeling confused or uncertain about how to try this particular sexual behavior.

  • Q&A: Glass and Pyrex Sex Toys – Safe?

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    Research suggests that more than half of women and nearly half of men have used vibrators, but there has been little research related to toxicity.

  • Q&A: Genital Itching and Burning After Sex

    A female reader wonders why she is suddenly having genital irritation (burning) after sex.

  • Q&A: Pain From Using A New Vibrator

    Using a new vibrator can be a fun experience, but one reader wonders if they could have injured themselves with the new toy.

  • Q&A: Having Trouble Ejaculating During Sex

    A male reader new to having sex wonders why he hasn't ejaculated during vaginal intercourse and if something might be wrong with him.

  • Q&A: Vagina Hurts Or Burns, Pain After Sex

    A female reader asks if her recent vaginal pain and burning after sex are normal or signs of a more serious problem.

  • Q&A: Dry Vagina During Sex – What Can I Do?

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a male reader who is concerned about a lack of vaginal lubrication making sex uncomfortable for his girlfriend.

  • Q&A: Sex During Your Period And Increased Bleeding

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about sex during menstruation and the possibility of vaginal intercourse causing more bleeding.

  • Q&A: My Girlfriend’s Vagina Becomes Sensitive After Orgasm

    Whenever I give my girlfriend and orgasm she always tells me to stop because her vagina becomes too sensitive to touch. Is this normal? Should we be concerned?

  • Q&A: Vaginal Tearing and Healing Time

    A reader asks: what causes vaginal cuts or tears and how long do they usually take to heal?

  • Q&A: Why Did My Condom Slip Off?

    Condoms sometimes slip off or break. Occasionally the reasons are clear-cut, but other times the reasons for breakage or slippage are less clear.

  • Q&A: Safe Anal Sex Play And Anal Toys

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about using anal toys and how best to engage in safe anal play

  • Q&A: Partner Has A Large Penis, How To Make Sex More Pleasurable

    A female reader asks about how to make sex more pleasurable when her male partner has a large penis.

  • Q&A: Can Condoms Be Used For Sex In The Water?

    Information about using condoms in the water (showers, pools, hot tubs, etc.) and possible safety concerns

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