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Kinsey Institute Study Finds No Universal Definition of “Had Sex”

A new study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute has added more evidence that Americans do not share one, universal meaning of sex.
Q&A: Premature Ejaculation In Sex: Is It Because I Masturbate?

Certain masturbation exercises might actually help you to learn to last longer during sexual intercourse.
Q&A: How Legitimate Is Sex Addiction?

Some researchers feel that there is a gray line between describing something as an “addiction” versus a bad habit.
Casual Sex And Hooking Up Do Not Cause Psychological Harm

Researchers have finally answered the question, "does casual sex and hooking up cause psychological harm?" No, it doesn't!
Q&A: Is It Normal To Fantasize About Having Sex With Random Women?

In fantasy, you can explore sides of yourself without having to worry about what is politically correct or who is actually available to you in real life.
Survey Reveals Major Gaps In Young Adults’ Knowledge About Safe Sex

A recent study of 18- to 29-year old unmarried adults reveals startling gaps in young adults' knowledge about safe-sex practices and pregnancy.
Q&A: Why Do Some Women Have Orgasms And Others Don’t?

Women who feel more positively about the way her genitals look, smell or taste may find it easier to orgasm.
Q&A: Do Condoms Cause My Girlfriend To Bleed During Sex?

Wearing a condom can add to the friction during sex. Sometimes this added friction is a welcome sensation; other times, it is not.
Q&A: Why Does My Boyfriend’s Penis Get Soft During Sex?

The ongoing tension between a man and his penis: Does the penis control the man, or can a man control his penis?
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: What Can I Do In Order To Stop Ejaculating While I’m Asleep?

There is nothing wrong or unhealthy about ejaculating while you’re sleep. Most men have experienced it at some point in their lives.
Q&A: How Common Is the “Swing” Lifestyle?

There are very few good studies on the swinging lifestyle. The data that we do have suggest that swinging is relatively uncommon.
Q&A: I Have Genital Warts. Will I Ever Be Able To Have Sex Again?

Yes, it is indeed ethical and common to have sex after having been diagnosed with genital warts, which are caused by HPV.
Q&A: I Feel Restricted In My Sex Life With My Girlfriend

It can be difficult not to take limits on the ways you can express your attraction to your girlfriend to heart or to feel frustrated by these restrictions.
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.
Q&A: Connection Between Sexual Abuse & Urge To Pee Before Sex?

When women are touched on their clitoris or vagina, they sometimes feel as though they have to pee – even if they don’t.