Vaginal Lubrication | Kinsey Confidential

Q&A: Is My Lubricant Making My Vagina Dry?

It’s possible that you’ve irritated your vagina in some way, such as by rushing into sex before you were well lubricated.
Q&A: My Wife’s Vagina Feels Loose–Is It Because Of Weight Loss?

There are a number of factors that can influence how a woman’s vagina feels to her as well as to her partner.Vaginal lubrication is one of these.
Q&A: I Don’t Get Wet And I Have Never Experienced Orgasm

Vaginal lubrication is influenced by a number of factors, including characteristics of the woman herself as well as characteristics of the sexual event.
Q&A: Decreased Libido and Vaginal Lubrication. Anything I Can Do?

Most women and men will notice changes in their sexual feelings or in the ways their genitals respond over time.
Q&A: I Experience Vulva Pain Before And After Sex. What Can I Do?

Any time a woman is experiencing pain in connection with sex, I recommend she check in with a health care provider for a check-up.
Q&A: Why Do I Get So Wet When I’m Aroused? Can I Control This?

Vaginal lubrication comes through the vaginal walls, with the fluids having originally been part of the blood that flows to the genitals during sexual arousal.
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: Why Does My Girlfriend’s Vagina Get So Dry During Sex?

Women vary in how much vaginal lubrication they produce. Young women tend to have high levels of estrogen, which influences the production of lubrication.
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.