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  • Q&A: Do Condoms Reduce Vaginal Wetness?

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    As protective as condoms can be, they sometimes make sex feel more dry. Over time, the lubricant may not feel as though it is quite enough.

  • Q&A: What Can Be Done About Vaginal Pain During Sex?

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    As many as 10-15% of women experience chronic genital pain. In this episode, Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question about vaginal pain during sex.

  • Q&A: Strong Genital Odor And Oral Sex

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    All women have some type of vaginal odor. Interestingly, doctors are trained to be able to distinguish common odors from odors that signal a health problem.

  • Q&A: Genital Fit vs. Genital Size

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    Although many people joke about the size of penises and vaginas, people rarely talk about genital size in ways that are helpful or informative.

  • Q&A: My Vagina Has Gotten Bigger Since Giving Birth

    Although not all women notice changes in the way that sex feels after having been pregnant or given birth, some women do.

  • Q&A: Healing Time For Genital Cuts And Tears

    Genital cuts and tears can make sex uncomfortable and possibly increase the risk for further infection if not treated correctly.

  • Q&A: Genital Itching and Burning After Sex

    A female reader wonders why she is suddenly having genital irritation (burning) after sex.

  • Q&A: Why Is There A Strong Odor During Sex?

    Strong odors during sex - how to tell a partner that something smells off and what some smells might indicate about your genital health.

  • Q&A: Did Masturbation Change The Shape Of My Genitals?

    A female reader wonders if masturbation could have changed the shape of her vulva.

  • Q&A: I’m Curious – What Does Sex Feel Like?

    A reader is curious and wonders what sex feels like. Dr. Debby says it depends on a wide variety of factors: type of sex, the partner, or mood.

  • Q&A: Multiple Orgasms In Women – Developed Or Natural Ability?

    A male reader wonders if his girlfriend was born with the ability to have multiple orgasms or if someone could develop this ability.

  • Q&A: Pain From Sex Partner With Large Penis

    A reader wonders if her partner's penis is too large to have comfortable vaginal intercourse.

  • Q&A: Pregnancy Planning and Deception

    A female reader has questions about pregnancy and deception and Dr. Debby suggests some better ways of communicating her conception desires to her husband.

  • Q&A: Masturbation Guilt And Health Problems

    Can masturbation cause health problems? One reader is concerned about masturbating "too much" and possible health problems that could result from this.

  • Q&A: Reducing Pain During First Time Sex

    The latest Kinsey Confidential podcast addresses fears from a female reader about having vaginal intercourse for the first time and the possibility of pain.

  • Q&A: Girlfriend Has No Feeling During Sex

    Dr. Debby answers questions about why a woman might have lessened sensation during vaginal intercourse.

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