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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?
According to this Mercury-News article, the California State Board of Education has adoped new "health content standards" that will highlight medically accurate information on a variety of health topics including obesity, diabetes and - yes - sexual health. As you can imagine, the discussion about what information about sexual health should or should not be […]
There is a ton of information out in the world about sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, and so forth. Too often, it seems that the pharmaceutical industry provides us with an oversimplified "fix" to any problems we may be having. Many times these problems do not necessarily need medical intervention. Sexual problems are often very complex, especially considering how sex […]
A recent study by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered a connection between high cell phone usage and sperm quality. They studied 361 men, and found that the ones who heavily used their cell phones had less sperm and more abnormal sperm than men who did not use their phones as frequently.
While it's true that these […]
Many of us are familiar with the potential health benefits of the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) such as reducing the risk of cervical cancer and genital warts. That's a great incentive for all women to get vaccinated, but what about men? Many people are hoping that the vaccine will soon be available to men as well. […]
Dr. Alice Dreger, Associate Professor in the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program at Northwestern Universty and a prolific speaker and writer on the politics of science, medicine, and anatomy, spoke recently at The Kinsey Institute on the history and evolution of the term "intersex," and its alternatives.
In her talk, Dr. Dreger explored how the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION: My girlfriend has missed her period by about five weeks. Now, we have never had actual sex, just a form of dry sex. However, I am starting to get worried that she may be pregnant. We are both in separate colleges, and I am just so worried now. I mean, we haven’t had sex, […]
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