Q&A: How Do I Get Interested in Sex Again?

QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have been together for a few years. Our sex life was really good in the beginning and started decreasing rapidly. By the time that our first anniversary came, we were maybe having sex once a week at the most. I understand that as relationships grow that the sex might decrease […]

Q&A: Why Did My Condom Slip Off?

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QUESTION: I am a sexually active, heterosexual male in a monogamous relationship. Recently, at or near climax during vaginal sex my condom slipped off completely. I didn’t know this until I reached to hold onto it as I withdrew. My girlfriend hadn’t felt it either. It was difficult to retrieve and went near her cervix. Along with condoms, we also use vaginal contraceptive foam, but considering the depth the condom had reached we opted to use Plan B emergency contraceptive as well. My question is two-fold. First, why did this happen. I produce a lot of pre-cum; does this have anything to do with it? I did not lose my erection, the width of my penis is average, and the length is above average. Second, and more importantly, how can this be prevented in the future? I am now distracted by checking the position of my condom. Should I use something like a c-ring to keep my condom in place? I’m happy with my mainstream brand and type of condom otherwise. Any information you could provide me would be most appreciated.

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Q&A: Women and Pornography

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QUESTION: How common is it for women to look at pornography? Also, is it common that a heterosexual female looks at lesbian pornography?

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Q&A: New Sex Position is Painful

QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have had sex on numerous occasions. The last time we decided to try a different position which he found quite enjoyable, but I unfortunately, did not. Not only was it initially painful, I also bled during this experience. Is this normal? The pain unfortunately didn't subside either. After intercourse, I […]

Q&A: Safe Anal Sex Play

QUESTION: I have a question about safe anal play. I need/want to know if you can hurt or damage yourself in any way by putting something 'too far' up the anus. I just purchased some new anal toys. One that I purchased seems to be a little long which worries me, as I want to […]

Q&A: Is it Normal to Have a Bend in Your Penis?

QUESTION: I have a bend in my penis – is this normal? Also, sometimes it feels uncomfortable. I am in my twenties and feel embarrassed about this situation. What do you think?
ANSWER: Here at The Kinsey Institute, we receive many questions from women and men of all ages who want to learn more about their […]

Q&A: I Can’t Control My Erections

QUESTION: I am a 24 year old male who has been having some problems with sexual performance lately. While having sex I ejaculate more quickly than before and somehow I just can’t control it. And to make matters worse, when having sex for the second time (after about 30 to 40 minutes from the first […]

Q&A: Sex is Painful for My Girlfriend

QUESTION: My girlfriend and I have been trying to have sex for the past few months. Each time we try the experience is painful for her. We stop trying because the pain is uncomfortable for her. Because she has never had sex before, we expected this the first few times, but it has not gotten […]

Q&A: Can You Reduce Penis Size?

QUESTION: I am a 20 year old white male and have had a very unfulfilling sex life. I have wondered if it is due to my size or due to my choice in partners. I have never considered myself well endowed as I am only about 9 3/4" when erect and a good handful in […]

Q&A: Am I Psyching Myself Out of My Erection?

QUESTION: Recently I've started seeing someone and I like this girl A LOT. The other night "that moment" hit for the two of us and we thought it was time to share our first love making experience with one another. Now, to put it simply, I was ready to go, and she was really ready […]