HPV Contraction Q: I am male. I am vaccinated against HPV (Gardasil) but I was made aware that a previous partner of mine tested positive for a dangerous, cancer-causing form of HPV. I went to a medical clinic and they told me … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Safer Sex When At Risk
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Podcast: Breaking The Stigma Of Getting Help
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses accessing sexual health care and breaking the stigma of getting help with Dr. Greg Paczkowski. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's … [Read more...] about Podcast: Breaking The Stigma Of Getting Help
How Do I Bring Up STI Testing With A Partner?
With the epic cliffhanger of Lee and Lynn from my last article on how to respond when someone discloses a positive status to you, we left off with an exchange that ended positively. What was missing is a key element to a sexual … [Read more...] about How Do I Bring Up STI Testing With A Partner?
Podcast: Genital Piercings
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses genital piercings with Nico Monette! You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Genital Piercings
Podcast: The Care & Love Your Vagina Needs
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the care and love your vagina needs and deserves! You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Care & Love Your Vagina Needs
A Guide To Women’s Sexual Pain During Intercourse
The best research estimates that sexual pain afflicts 20% of American women—which breaks down to 15% before menopause and 33% after. … [Read more...] about A Guide To Women’s Sexual Pain During Intercourse
Podcast: Understanding Premature Ejaculation
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses premature ejaculation. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Understanding Premature Ejaculation
Taking Care Of Your Vagina
The vagina gives us pleasure and allows us to bear children, yet so many of us know very little about it, and discussing this particular body part can make us squirm. We need to reflect on why so many of us are embarrassed to … [Read more...] about Taking Care Of Your Vagina
Ouch! My Partner Is Too Big For Me!
By guest expert Jane Silverstein Yes, there really could be “too much of a good thing.” If you have experienced a “mismatch of size,” which ended in sexual pain or discomfort, you are not alone. This situation is much more … [Read more...] about Ouch! My Partner Is Too Big For Me!
All About Custom Fit Condoms: Get the Right Condom Size Every time
Want to have mind-blowing sex without foregoing protection? Make sure you have the right-sized condom! If you’ve ever experienced the “red ring of death” or a moment of uncomfortable condom slippage, you know just what we mean. … [Read more...] about All About Custom Fit Condoms: Get the Right Condom Size Every time
How Do I Respond To Someone When They Tell Me They Have Herpes?
First, I’d like to acknowledge you for being the kind of person who wants to share this personal information and trusts enough to share this. Let’s give you an applause for being not only attractive to someone but also cool enough … [Read more...] about How Do I Respond To Someone When They Tell Me They Have Herpes?
Does Genital Size Matter?
Did you notice I didn’t say “Does penis size matter?”? Although the concern over penis size isn’t going away any time soon, we rarely talk about vagina size. I want to address both in this post. We live in a culture where the … [Read more...] about Does Genital Size Matter?