Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Q&A: Will My Curved Penis Hurt My Partners?

  

  While a curved penis can get in the way of sex for some people, having a curved penis is a turn-on and an added bonus for others!

• 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.

• Q&A: Is Penis Enlargement Surgery Safe?

  

  Many surgeons will refuse to perform such an procedure on men who are anywhere close to the average range of erect penile length.

• 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: Concerns About My Uncircumcised Penis

  

  Although most men have retractable foreskins by the time they are 18 years old, some men have conditions that keep the foreskin from retracting.

• What’s “Normal” When It Comes To Pubic Hair?

  

  Guest blogger Aliza Saraco-Polner lays out the low down on pubic hair preferences.

• Q&A: Why Do I Have So Much Pain During Sex?

  

  Please know that sex doesn’t have to hurt and there are often good treatments and therapies available to help improve your sexual experiences.

• Q&A: Penis Size, Problem With Erections

  

  Stress has been known to play a role in men and women’s sexual function, including erections for men.

• Q&A: Questionnaire To Determine Sex Likes And Dislikes

  

  Print out two copies of the list, and add anything you want to the list that you don’t see there. When you’re both done completing it, compare your responses.

• Q&A: Do Women And Men Received Pleasure From Anal Penetration?

  

  In our recent survey, we found that 45% of women in some age groups had received anal sex, but that doesn’t mean they all received pleasure from it.

• Q&A: I Experience Pain During Sex. How Can I Learn To Relax?

  

  Often, women who feel that they are not able to experience vaginal penetration are given a diagnosis of vaginismus.

• 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: Can Straight Men Be Curious About Gay Sex Without Being Gay?

  

  Some people use curiosity as a way to explore, and possibly to become comfortable with, a sexual orientation or behavior that they’re interested in.

• 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: I Experience Vulva Pain Before And After Sex. What Can I Do?

  

  Any time a woman is experiencing pain in connection with sex, I recommend she check in with a health care provider for a check-up.

• Q&A: I Tore My Frenulum. Should I Be Concerned?

  

  The frenulum is tissue on the midline of a man’s penis. If it is torn during masturbation or sex, it may result in bleeding and pain.

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