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  • Q&A: Pulling Out During Sex: Does Pre-Cum Pose a Pregnancy Risk?

    Pull-Out

    The withdrawal method probably works very well for men who can routinely and reliably control the timing of their ejaculate.

  • Q&A: Premature Ejaculation In Sex: Is It Because I Masturbate?

    Start-Stop

    Certain masturbation exercises might actually help you to learn to last longer during sexual intercourse.

  • 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 Does My Boyfriend’s Penis Get Soft During Sex?

    Man-Chest

    The ongoing tension between a man and his penis: Does the penis control the man, or can a man control his penis?

  • Q&A: If I Stop Masturbating, Will My Premature Ejaculations Stop?

    Dancing Couples

    Masturbation is quite common and an excellent choice for safer sex and for learning about one’s own body.

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

    Totally Erected Sign

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

  • Q&A: Do Condoms Reduce Vaginal Wetness?

    Water-Droplet

    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: Genital Fit vs. Genital Size

    Close-up shot of a ruler

    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: Pre-Ejaculate (or Pre-Cum) And Pregnancy Risk

    Pregnancy concerns make up a large part of our sexual health questions including this one about the risk of pregnancy from pre-cum.

  • Q&A: Lambskin Condoms Vs. Latex Condoms

    Lambskin vs. latex in the great condom debate - this Kinsey Confidential explains why latex is better for sexual health and other options available.

  • Q&A: Masturbation Guilt And Health Problems

    Can masturbation cause health problems? One reader is concerned about masturbating "too much" and possible health problems that could result from this.

  • Q&A: Pimple On Penis, Could It Be Herpes?

    A male reader is concerned about a bump that has recently appeared on his penis and wonders if it could be herpes.

  • Q&A: Girlfriend Has No Feeling During Sex

    Dr. Debby answers questions about why a woman might have lessened sensation during vaginal intercourse.

  • Q&A: Vaginal Size And Stretching From A Large Penis

    A female reader wonders if having a an ex with a large penis will impact her ability to enjoy sex with her new partner, who is not as well endowed.

  • Q&A: Genital Warts Treatment And HPV Transmission

    This reader was recently diagnosed with genital warts. What should he do now about treatment and prevention of spreading his HPV to future partners?

  • Q&A: Can I Get Pregnant From Dry Semen?

    Could dried semen on a man's penis cause pregnancy if inserted into the vagina after ejaculation?

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