Yes, it is absolutely possible! One can be allergic – or hypersensitive – to a partner’s semen. Learn more about it by listening to our Kinsey Confidential podcast. The question was:
"When I have sex and my boyfriend ejaculates inside me, I get a bad burning feeling in my vagina. Assuming we’re STI-free, could I be allergic to his semen?"
And my response? Continue Reading →
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Analingus and safer anal sex
In this episode of Kinsey Confidential, I respond to a listener’s question about performing analingus (also called "rim jobs") on and having anal sex with his girlfriend. You can listen to it here and learn more about our WFIU-produced Kinsey Confidential podcasts on the KC web site or NPR web site. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
Non-lubricated condoms and bleeding after sex
Yikes! Vaginal cuts and tears from sex – especially non-lubricated sex – can hurt. Listen to this Kinsey Confidential podcast listener’s question about discomfort and post-sex bleeding, and my response, here. Check out the Kinsey Confidential or NPR site for more information about our podcasts, which are produced by an amazing team at WFIU at Indiana Univeristy. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
Sex for 20 seconds: a pregnancy risk?
In this episode of our Kinsey Confidential podcast series, I respond to a guy who wanted to know whether his brief, 20 second intercourse episode with his girlfriend could put her at risk for pregnancy. Listen here and learn more on our Kinsey Confidential web site or the NPR KC podcast site. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
When erections remain…
I loved this question from a young woman whose male partner has a short refractory period, giving him the ability to have another erection soon after ejaculation. Listen to my response to her question here. To learn more about our Kinsey Confidential podcasts, check out our KC web site or NPR’s site. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
Body Size and Sexual Activity
In this week’s Kinsey Confidential podcast, I respond to a question from a woman who is concerned about her body size and her ability to please her partner. Learn more about our podcasts on the NPR site or Kinsey Confidential web site. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
My thoughts on virginity
Texas Tech University’s psychology department produces podcasts and a recent podcast was about virginity. Listen to the podcast (which includes clips from an interview with me) here. It was a phone interview, so it turned out a little fuzzy, but they did a very nice job stringing the clips and issues together. This particular group at TTU is doing important work by taking complex issues in the area of psychology and human experience and making podcasts about them. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
Kinsey Confidential Podcast: Female Masturbation
In this Kinsey Confidential podcast, listen to me answer a question about female masturbation. You can learn more about Kinsey Confidential on our web site. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →
Recent happenings
Whew! It’s been a busy few weeks and I apologize for not blogging more often. There has been quite a lot going on! I have had tons of flowers blooming, which has been a very good thing for me. I love warm weather and flowers and I really think spring is ready to burst onto the scene full time. Continue Reading →
Kinsey Confidential Podcast: Sex with a Professor?
Yes, we really did get this question. Check out one of our latest Kinsey Confidential podcasts, hosted by yours truly, here. [display_podcast] Continue Reading →