Kinsey Confidential

Q&A: My Girlfriend Orgasms, But I Can’t Keep My Erection

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:45:30 +0000

What would it be like if you tried focusing on your own pleasure, on what feels good for your body and your arousal?

Q&A: How Can I Find Someone Who Shares My Foot Fetish?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:14:43 +0000

There are women in the world who may have never had a partner with a foot fetish but who might be open to it so long as it's presented in a non-threatening way.

Q&A: I Don’t Get Turned On When My Partner Orgasms

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:40 +0000

I'm not sure where your boyfriend got the idea that his partner should feel aroused every time that he comes, but it may be worth asking him about it.

Q&A: Why Do I Bleed After Sex?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:48:16 +0000

You might also try using a water-based lubricant during sex. After all, sex is full of friction.

Q&A: I Fantasize About Two Men Having Sex

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:03:57 +0000

It’s extremely common for one’s mind to wander elsewhere, including sometimes to fantasies that don’t always immediately make sense to the person having them.

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

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:41:23 +0000

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.

Q&A: I’m 20 Years Old & Worried I Haven’t Reached Puberty Yet

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:39:20 +0000

It is common for many men to feel like their flaccid penis is quite small and to notice that it only gets larger when they become fully aroused and erect.

Q&A: My Wife Prefers Her Sex Toys To Sex With Me

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:08:42 +0000

While I cannot tell you whether you should stay in your marriage or leave your marriage, it certainly sounds like you’re ready to make some changes.

Q&A: Does It Hurt To Tear Your Hymen?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:30:47 +0000

Some women find initial penetration to be just somewhat uncomfortable and others find it painful.

Q&A: Will Daily Sex Affect My Sperm Count?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:45:50 +0000

How often a couple has sex often changes over time throughout their relationship.

Q&A: How Can I Know If I’m Bisexual?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:34:06 +0000

Not even all scientists who study sex agree on how to best describe or measure a person’s sexual orientation.

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

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:35:08 +0000

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: Can I Make My Penis Grow?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:53:28 +0000

Even surgery is not often recommended, as it carries significant risks, including the risk of developing scar tissue that can affect men’s erections.

Q&A: My Boyfriend Has A Foot Fetish

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:25:42 +0000

Just as sexual behavior is diverse, foot fetishes themselves can be as diverse and interesting as the people who have them.

Q&A: My Penis Is Small—Can I Still Satisfy Women?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Research shoes that penis size doesn't matter nearly as much as people think it does when it comes to pleasurable, satisfying sex.

Q&A: We Fooled Around Without Protection, Could She Be Pregnant?

Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:08:16 +0000

If a man doesn’t ejaculate, then the sperm won’t ever make their way out of the penis.