http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) posts 1440 Just another WordPress weblog Kinsey Confidential Kinsey Confidential aschweig@indiana.edu No no http://kinseyconfidential.org/wp-content/themes/kinsey/images/kinsey-podcast-300.jpg http://kinseyconfidential.org 144 144 http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:01:34 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=959 http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:54:40 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=957 http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/fda-approves-female-condoms/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/fda-approves-female-condoms/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:10:39 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=949 http://kinseyconfidential.org/fda-approves-female-condoms/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/pregnancy-infection-risk-lesbian-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/pregnancy-infection-risk-lesbian-sex/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:00:07 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=475 http://kinseyconfidential.org/pregnancy-infection-risk-lesbian-sex/feed/ 0 3:32 Thanks for your question. In order to become pregnant from sex, a woman would have to have sex with a man, as sperm are required ... Thanks for your question. In order to become pregnant from sex, a woman would have to have sex with a man, as sperm are required for pregnancy. Women simply cannot get pregnant from sex with other women; it is not possible. When female couples wish to have a baby together, they need to use a sperm donor, as they need sperm to fertilize a woman's egg in order to begin a pregnancy. Risk Of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) That said, women can pass sexually transmissible infections, or STIs, to each other through sexual practices. For example, two women can pass bacterial infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea to each other through oral sex, sharing sex toys, or other sexual play behaviors that involve genital contact. Even yeast infections may be sexually passed among two women, as can herpes, syphilis, HIV and the human papillomavirus (or HPV). Reducing Infection Risk Women can reduce their risk of infection by taking steps toward safer sex. For example, women should not share sex toys with each other. If they both enjoy sex play that involves vibrators or dildos, they should each have their own toy. If they decide to share a toy anyway, then they should place a new, unused condom on the toy before using it and then take the condom off, throw it away, and put a new condom on the toy before the second person uses it. When it comes to oral sex, women can use a latex dental dam or a condom cut in half to serve as a barrier for cunnilingus. This can prevent the spread of infection from mouth to genitals or from genitals to mouth. Talk To Each Other Female couples, like male couples and male-female couples, are best advised to talk to each other about each other's STI testing and treatment history. Like other couples, there is much joy and pleasure to be had for female couples, however, concerns about infection risk can get in the way of being able to relax and enjoy sex. At least in regard to pregnancy risk, you can relax and rest assured that you are not able to become pregnant from sex with another woman. Sometimes concerns about pregnancy or infection reflect more general concerns that a person might have about being sexual. If you are new to sex, and you have questions about it, consider talking to a parent, trusted adult, healthcare provider or counselor about your questions, concerns, anxieties or expectations for sex. If you feel comfortable, you might try talking to your friend about her thoughts on your sexual experience together, how you both felt about it at the time and how you feel about it now, and what - if anything - it means for your friendship. Talking about sex can feel difficult at first, but it often gets easier with practice and can help to make one's sexual life and romantic relationships more enjoyable, relaxing and pleasurable. Content,Type,,Podcast,,Pregnancy aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexual-education-programs-indiana-university/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexual-education-programs-indiana-university/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:59:39 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/09/16/sex-ed-programs-at-iu/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexual-education-programs-indiana-university/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/facts-about-chlamydia/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/facts-about-chlamydia/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:34:20 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/08/26/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-chlamydia/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/facts-about-chlamydia/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:00:29 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2008/04/28/qa-analingus-and-safe-anal-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/analingus-safe-anal-sex/feed/ 0 3:23 In recent years, anal sex has become a topic about which more and more women and men ask questions. Not all of them are having ... In recent years, anal sex has become a topic about which more and more women and men ask questions. Not all of them are having anal sex or engaging in anal play, but some are ndash; and itrsquo;s important to seek out reliable information about sexual activities yoursquo;re not certain you have all the facts about. Good for you for coming to us to learn more! Analingus (Oral Anal Sex) The term ldquo;rim jobrdquo; ndash; for those not familiar with it ndash; refers to stimulating a partnerrsquo;s anus with onersquo;s mouth, such as the tongue. It is also called ldquo;analingusrdquo;. It is true that sexually transmissible infections ndash; or STIs ndash; are not the only health risk of analingus. Your partnerrsquo;s fecal matter may contain a variety of bacteria and viruses that your body may not handle well. Men and women who engage in analingus would be wise to check in with their healthcare provider and to let them know of their interest in analingus. They may actually suggest certain vaccinations that can reduce your risk of acquiring a virus. Reducing Infection Risk You can also reduce your risk of problems associated with analingus by using a dental dam or a condom cut in half, lengthwise, as a barrier between your mouth and your girlfriendrsquo;s anal opening. Some couples add a small dab of lubricant on the side facing the partnerrsquo;s anal opening, which can make the experience feel more slippery and pleasurable. Safe Anal Sex As for anal sex, it can certainly hurt even if it is being done properly. Sometimes people find that it is difficult to relax, or that they may not feel like they can ask their partner to stop if it begins to feel painful or uncomfortable. And sometimes people simply think they are doing it properly but are not really taking all of the measures they might to ensure comfort and safety. For example, some couples donrsquo;t think to add lubricant when they have anal sex, and lubricant can greatly reduce the friction of anal sex and increase the pleasure and comfort for both partners. Like vaginal sex, anal sex that is very forceful or vigorous can leave one or both partners feeling sore, and can cause tears or cuts for the receptive partner. Communication is key for both anal and vaginal sex, as are comfort and relaxation and checking in with each other to make sure that sex feels good. Recommended Reading To learn more, consider reading Anal Pleasure #38; Health: A Guide for Men and Women by Jack Morin. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:04:09 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2007/01/24/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/qa-what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-genitals-are-body-fluids-harmful/feed/ 0