• 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: What Can Be Done About Vaginal Pain During Sex?

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    As many as 10-15% of women experience chronic genital pain. In this episode, Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question about vaginal pain during sex.

  • 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: 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: 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: Small Vagina And How To Have Comfortable Sex

    How to deal with a smaller vagina and steps to make sex comfortable for both partners.

  • Q&A: Virginity And Overcoming Uncomfortable Sex

    A female reader asks about having sex for the first time with some uncomfortable results. What can she do to overcome the anxiety around having sex?

  • Q&A: Vaginal Bleeding During And After Sex

    There are many possible reasons for bleeding that occurs during or after intercourse.