• Q&A: Can I Get My Virginity Back?

    A billboard in Toronto Canada with a message about virginity

    Dr. Debby Herbenick answers a young female reader's questions about virginity, specifically if it is possible to "get her virginity back" after having had sex.

  • Q&A: Vaginal Tearing During Intercourse, Fingering

    A drop of blood on a piece of white paper

    It is indeed possible to experience vaginal bleeding from either fingering or penile penetration.

  • Q&A: Is It Too Late For Abstinence?

    Under the Table

    Just as people have different definitions of what it means to “have sex," there are also varied definitions of abstinence.

  • Q&A: Virginity And Overcoming Uncomfortable Sex

    A female reader asks about having sex for the first time with some uncomfortable results. What can she do to overcome the anxiety around having sex?