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  • 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: Is It Bad To Last Too Long While Masturbating?

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    Watching porn can be highly arousing to some men. If you enjoy its role in your masturbation, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

  • 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: I Have Trouble Keeping An Erection With A Condom On

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    Although condoms typically don’t contribute to problems getting or keeping an erection, sometimes men find that they do.

  • 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?

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