Pregnancy | Kinsey Confidential

MTV’s Pregnancy Themed Reality Shows: Entertainment or Advocacy?

Pregnancy is an increasing theme within popular media. How do media representations of unplanned teen pregnancies effect teens who tune in?
How I became a…Sex Research Fellow

Part of our "How I Became A . . ." series: Justin Garcia, a Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute, tells his story.
Q&A Pregnancy Without Penetration?

Rubbing genitals together does not result in pregnancy – at least as long as no semen gets inside the vagina or too close to the vaginal entrance.
Q&A: How Do I Find Out If My Girlfriend Is A Virgin Like Me?

Scientific research has demonstrated that people have different definitions about what it means to be a virgin.
Q&A: Do Adult Men Have Wet Dreams?

We don’t know much about what makes wet dreams more or less frequent. Some men find they have fewer wet dreams when they have sex more often. Others don't.
Q&A: Pulling Out, Birth Control Pill, And Pregnancy Risk

Nearly every day, we receive at least one question from men and women who are concerned about pregnancy risk.
More Women In The US Are Choosing Not To Have Children

A new study has highlighted that nearly 20% of older women in the US do not have children, compared to 10% in the 1970s.
Q&A: I Am Scared Of Having Sex Because Of Pregnancy and Bleeding

You could consider masturbating using sex toys to help your vagina learn to stretch to accommodate a penis when you're ready to have intercourse.
Q&A: What Are The Chances She Is Pregnant?

If you find yourself meeting people and hooking up with them, then you might want to carry two or three condoms with you when you go to parties.
Q&A: Pulling Out During Sex: Does Pre-Cum Pose a Pregnancy Risk?

The withdrawal method probably works very well for men who can routinely and reliably control the timing of their ejaculate.
Q&A: What Can I Do To Get Pregnant?

Couples sometimes find it helpful to start tracking the timing of a woman’s ovulation so that they know when she is most likely to become pregnant.
Q&A: Could I Be Pregnant From Dry Sex With Underwear On?

If you were wearing underwear, your chances of becoming pregnant from dry sex – also called dry humping – border on “low to no chance.”
Q&A: Why Don’t I Get Turned On When My Husband Rubs My Clitoris?

How does it feel when your husband touches your breasts or inner thighs? How do you feel when you touch him on different parts of his body?
Q&A: Could My Girlfriend Be Pregnant If She Missed A Pill?

If your girlfriend took her birth control pill every day then she likely is not at risk of pregnancy.
Q&A: Is It Possible To Get Pregnant From A Man’s Pre-Ejaculate?

In today's podcast, Dr. Debby Herbenick explains where pre-ejaculate comes from, and she tries to help a woman determine the father of her baby.
Q&A: Is There Any Way To Have More Sperm Than I Do Now?

Dr. Debby Herbenick gives tips on ways of changing your lifestyle to increase your sperm count.