Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Does Penis Size Matter? Why Do We Care…

  

  Recent research on how penis size is related to women's attraction to men has received a lot of media attention lately, but this might not be a good thing.

• Q&A: I’m 20 Years Old & Worried I Haven’t Reached Puberty Yet

  

  It is common for many men to feel like their flaccid penis is quite small and to notice that it only gets larger when they become fully aroused and erect.

• Q&A: Can I Make My Penis Grow?

  

  Even surgery is not often recommended, as it carries significant risks, including the risk of developing scar tissue that can affect men’s erections.

• Q&A: Vaginal Lubrication & Penis Girth

  

  Many women find they can enhance their ability to become “wet” by spending more time doing the kinds of things that they find sexually arousing.

• Size Matters: Perceptions Of Penis Size And Condom Use

  

  Men may be criticized for worrying too much about size. However, penis size and shape can have real effects on sexual health.

• The Penis and Valentine’s Day: A Story of Disappointment

  

  J. Bradley Blankenship observes that that both the penis and Valentine’s Day have a hard time living up to expectations.

• Q&A: I Experience Vaginal Tearing During Sex, Even With Lubricant

  

  There are some genital skin conditions that make the genital skin more vulnerable to cuts and tears. One such condition is called lichen sclerosus.

• Q&A: Side Effects From Penis Enlargement Pills

  

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a male reader about possible side effects or damage to the penis from penis enlargement pills.

• Q&A: How Can I Increase The Volume Of My Semen And Make It Squirt?

  

  While penis size questions remain common, over the past five years I’ve received an increasing number of questions from men about the volume of their semen.

• Q&A: Genital Fit vs. Genital Size

  

  Although many people joke about the size of penises and vaginas, people rarely talk about genital size in ways that are helpful or informative.

• Q&A: Penis Enlargement Pills And Average Penis Size

  Another common question podcast addresses a male reader's concerns about his penis size and the safety and effectiveness of penis enlargement pills.

• Penis Pumps – Effective? Safe? Scary?

  

  Another blog inspired by sexual health outreach presentations - this time it's all about penis pumps. Do they work? Are they safe? Your questions answered.

• 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: Average Penis Size: Is My Penis Large Enough?

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a male reader who is worried about the size of his penis compared to the previous partners of his girlfriend

• Q&A: Do Penis Enlargement Surgeries, Pills, or Pumps Really Work?

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answeres a very common question - do penis enlargement products (pills, herbs, pumps) or surgeries actually work?

• Q&A: Penis Size: Am I Big Enough To Satisfy A Woman?

  A male reader asks about average penis size and whether 12 cm is enough to satisfy a woman. He also asks about penis enlargement pills.

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