An Inside Look at Affairs

Philip Weiss, writer for New York Magazine, has an interesting view on why some men have affairs. He interviewed Jennifer Bass and Erick Janssen, from The Kinsey Institute, while doing his research for this in-depth article. It explores virtually every aspect of marriage and cheating that can be combined and analyzed together, and goes into the conversation about […]

Q&A: Quantity of Semen and Force Behind Ejaculation

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QUESTION: I’m a 48 year old male and recently I’ve noticed that when I ejaculate there’s hardly any semen, and also there’s no force behind the ejaculations. I was wondering what I can do, or should I see a doctor?

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Brains are sexy, too…

woman wearing glassesIt's a tale as old as time: a man wants a shallow, beautiful, "easy" woman instead of a nice, respectful woman with brains. Right? That's what I thought. But according to a new study conducted right here at The Kinsey Institute, this tale is just a stereotype.

Q&A: Is My Penis Large Enough?

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QUESTION: My girlfriend had a boyfriend that had a penis that was a lot larger than mine. They dated for two years. My penis is six inches long and when we have sex I don’t know if I am pleasing her. Do I have the size to get the job done?

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Men may actually be complicated? Who knew!

It's a very common misconception that "all men are the same." We generally tend to think men can get an erection and have an orgasm a few minutes later with a little stimulation. Researchers here at our very own Kinsey Institute have conducted a study concerning men's sexual desire and arousal. Erick Janssen, an author […]

Q&A: Erection Remains After Ejaculation

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QUESTION: My boyfriend and I are both virgins. We have gone as far as oral sex, and after he ejaculates when I go down on him, his erection remains, even long enough to go for two more rounds. Neither of us are concerned. In fact, we both find it quite interesting! We are both just wondering why this occurs.

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The Gray Areas of Sexuality

Edge, an outlet of information regarding GLBT issues, has an article about bisexuality that's pretty interesting. It explores the gray areas in sexuality and sexual identity, and gives a little bit more perspective into what it's like to be bisexual. Scott Stiffler, the author, uses Kinsey's scale to help explain just how common bisexuality may […]

Q&A: Erection timing

QUESTION:How can I maintain my erection? Do you recommend any medicine for this problem?

ANSWER:Erection problems, among young, healthy men, are typically caused by performance anxiety - essentially, worrying whether you are a "good enough" lover or whether you are pleasing your partner or doing things sexually the way that you want to do them. As […]

Q&A: Crooked (and somewhat sore) penis?

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QUESTION: About a year ago I started noticing that my penis would become crooked when erect, a bend in the middle maybe about 20 degrees to the left. It doesn’t hurt but just a slight tension. What could be causing it? Is it common? Does it usually go away in time. Should I see a doctor or take special herbs?

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Q&A: Do Penis Enlargement Pills, Pumps, Herbs, Exercises or Surgeries Really Work?

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QUESTION: I’ve read about different pills, pumps, herbs, exercises, and surgeries that claim to increase penis size. Do they really work?

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