Q&A Topics
The Sexuality section addresses questions concerning sexual relationships, orgasm, masturbation, and anything having to do with sexuality.

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Masturbation 101
Ever wondered what's going on when you reach the big O? (5/07)
Personal Lubricant (aka Lube)- What is it? Who should use it? And how do I use it? (11/06)
What I think of as my orgasms are never as intense as the ones my friends describe. Does this mean I'm not really having them?
Is sex really worth the risk? (10/05)
I know that the clitoris is the most sensitive spot in the entire genital area, but where exactly is it, and how do I go about finding mine? (10/04)
I don’t feel the urge to have any kind of sexual activities with my boyfriend or alone anymore. I used to be a very needy person when it came to having sex but I just don’t want it anymore. Do I have a problem? (9/03)

Is there an equivalent to men's ejaculation in women? And if so, what is the purpose of it? (10/01)

All the dykes I know at Barnard are always talking about wanting to get laid, yet none of us is getting any! How can we effectively address this problem? (5/01)

What does an orgasm feel like? How do I know if I came or not? (4/01)
How do I know if I’ve had an orgasm? (10/00)

I’m having trouble climaxing during intercourse. I can climax with no trouble at all during oral sex, but when it comes to intercourse, it just doesn’t work right. I’ve tried different positions but it’s just not working. Can you give me any advice? Thank you. (11/99)

I am very sexually frustrated; I think it is becoming a medical condition. What should I do? (I don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend.) (4/99)

My boyfriend and I have been having sex for over a year and I still haven’t had an orgasm. I can give myself one, but he just can’t give it to me and I don’t know why. I am completely comfortable with him and we have talked about it and tried so many different things. I never used to think about orgasm, but now I’m getting frustrated since it’s been over a year. I feel his ego has been destroyed, especially since he knows I’ve had orgasms without him. I don’t know what else to do. (3/99)

My boyfriend can’t (shall we say "get it up") perform. What can I do help him with this unfortunate problem? (1/99)

Lately I have been questioning my sexual identity. I have been calling myself bisexual, and I am currently involved with a man, but I think I am a lesbian. What can I do? How can I figure it out? HELP! (12/98)

I’ve been having sex with my boyfriend for over a year, but because of religious reasons (I have recently become a Born-Again Christian) I want to stop. I love my boyfriend but not only is he an atheist, he is also very into our sex life. I know he loves me, but is it unfair of me to ask this of him? Should I even pursue this relationship? And am I silly to think I can once again be a "sort of" virgin? (12/98)

My boyfriend and I tried to have sex, but it never goes in and hurts all the time. Is there something wrong with me? (5/98)

I’ve been in a long-term relationship (I’m having sex) and feel completely comfortable but I’ve never had an orgasm. What’s wrong? (4/98)

Is there a way to achieve vaginal orgasm? I want one. (2/98)

I masturbate two or three times a day. I am worried that this makes me a weirdo. Can one masturbate too often? (2/98)

My boyfriend and I have been having sexual intercourse for over a year. The idea of anal sex and oral-anal sex came up the last time we were making love. To be honest, I am kind of embarrassed to have anal sex. I want to try it because I’ve heard it can be pleasurable, but I’m worried that anal sex will be painful, or that I will get sick from oral-anal sex. Can you give me some advice on this issue? (10/97)

Ever since I came to Barnard I feel like everyone around me masturbates. I come from a very traditional background, but my curiosity is getting the best of me. This sounds very silly, but I want to try to masturbate but I just don’t know how. Any suggestions? (1/97)

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