Vaginal Lubrication | Kinsey Confidential

Q&A: Do Condoms Reduce Vaginal Wetness?

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: Differences in Sexual Arousal Response Between Men and Women

One of the biggest differences between men’s and women’s sexual arousal response is that men’s erections are visible whereas women’s arousal is more hidden.
Q&A: Possible To Get Pregnant From Dry Sex With Clothes On?

Although sperm are quite small, they typically do not make it through most types of clothing.
Q&A: Girlfriend Has No Feeling During Sex

Dr. Debby answers questions about why a woman might have lessened sensation during vaginal intercourse.
Q&A: Vaginal Size And Stretching From A Large Penis

A female reader wonders if having a an ex with a large penis will impact her ability to enjoy sex with her new partner, who is not as well endowed.
Q&A: Male Arousal And Erection Control

A reader wonders why their boyfriend cannot control his erections when he sees an attractive woman.
Q&A: Dry Vagina During Sex – What Can I Do?

Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a male reader who is concerned about a lack of vaginal lubrication making sex uncomfortable for his girlfriend.
Q&A: Sex During Your Period And Increased Bleeding

Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a question from a reader about sex during menstruation and the possibility of vaginal intercourse causing more bleeding.
Q&A: Non-Lubricated Condoms And Vaginal Bleeding

Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a reader's question about the possibility of non-lubricated condoms causing vaginal bleeding after intercourse.
Q&A: Vaginal Tearing and Healing Time

A reader asks: what causes vaginal cuts or tears and how long do they usually take to heal?
Q&A: Vaginal Size, Cheating And Arousal: Did Her Vagina Get Wider?

Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a male reader's question about the changing shape of the vagina during arousal and if vaginas get larger through sexual activity.
Q&A: Partner Has A Large Penis, How To Make Sex More Pleasurable

A female reader asks about how to make sex more pleasurable when her male partner has a large penis.