Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Q&A: Should I Have Anal Sex Without A Condom?

  

  If you want to have anal sex without a condom, the most important thing is for you and your partner to get tested for STIs.

• Full Coverage of Contraception Costs for Insured Employees

  

  The Obama administration recently announced that contraceptives must now be covered by employer-sponsored health insurance plans.

• Plus-Size Girls Are More Likely To Have Sex Early And Unprotected

  

  A new study finds that overweight teen girls are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex earlier and are less likely to use contraceptives.

• Switzerland Company Now Sells Extra-Small Condoms For Teen Boys

  

  Recognizing that teens are sexually active and many forgo using condoms because of fit, a Switzerland company sells extra-small condoms for young teen males.

• Only One Quarter Of Women Report Using Condoms During Anal Sex

  

  A survey revealed that less than one-quarter of heterosexual women reported using contraceptives during anal sex, compared to the majority of gay/bisexual men.

• 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: Why Do My Vaginal Fluids Taste Sour?

  

  In today's podcast, Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question about vaginal taste and odor.

• 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: HIV Testing: How Soon Is Too Soon?

  Dr. Debby Herbenick responds to a question from a reader about how long after possible exposure to HIV one should wait before being tested.

• 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: Birth Control Effectiveness And Unprotected Sex

  Information about birth control and steps to take when considering stopping condom use with a partner after both test STI-free.

• Q&A: Does Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Reduce Pregnancy Risk?

  Vaginal bleeding after having sex for the first time is fairly common for women. What about the second time? Is it related to pregnancy risk?

• Q&A: Pregnancy Fears, What Should I Do?

  Q&A from a reader concerned about a possible pregnancy who is afraid to go to the doctor.

• Q&A: Menopause And Having Unprotected Sex

  Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about when (or if) it becomes safe to stop using condoms when a female partner is going through menopause

• Q&A: Condoms, Erections And My Partner’s Physical Appearance

  A male reader asks about erectile difficulty when using condoms with certain partners but not others and techniques to help the situation

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