In many cultures, the expectation is to remain abstinent from sex until marriage. How realistic is that during an era when people get married much later? In many religious communities, individuals still get married at a young age, … [Read more...] about The Pros And Cons Of Abstaining From Sex Before Marriage
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What To Expect The First Time
Breaking the hymen Q: My girlfriend (we are both virgins) has been masturbating using one finger for the last two years. Do you think it's possible that she's lost her hymen? … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What To Expect The First Time
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Playing The V-Card
Never Been Kissed Q: I am 27. I am still a virgin, I’ve never even kissed anyone. My sex drive appears normal but I've never managed to find a partner. I'm worried I'm reaching the age soon where things are all downhill and … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Playing The V-Card
The Impact Of Gender Socialization On Virginity Loss
Think back to the first time you had sex…who was it with? Where was it? How did you feel before, during and after? And what effects do you think your first time may have had on your subsequent sexual experiences? Whether it … [Read more...] about The Impact Of Gender Socialization On Virginity Loss
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Sex Snags in Relationships
Do Inhibitions Increase With Age? Q: My wife recently turned 60. We've been together for 20 years, but over the years, particularly after menopause, she is becoming more and more inhibited about sex. She only likes a couple of … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Sex Snags in Relationships
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: When’s The Right Time?
Virginity and Disability Q: I am 22 years old and still a virgin. I've also never had a relationship. The main problem is that I have a rare genetic skin disorder called Ichthyosis which lowers my chances by having sex for like … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: When’s The Right Time?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Taking the Plunge
I'm Constantly Scared Q: Hi, I'm an 18-year-old girl. I usually don't search for guidance because I think that the city I am living in is very judgmental toward pre-marital sex, so let me first begin with my experience. I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Taking the Plunge
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
How To Get My Fiancé To Be More Intimate Q: I wanted to know how to make my fiancé be more intimate with me. She says that she wants to have sex, but she is scared about the fact that we aren't married yet and the possibility … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The First Time
Painful Penetration Q: Hi! Could you please discuss painful penetration for people having sex for the first time: Why is it painful? How to minimize pain? How long is pain expected to last (average)? When should … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The First Time
Your Ideal Mate May Be the Shadow of Your “First Love”
Choosing a sexual partner is not a random decision. We all have a set of characteristics that we seek or find attractive in a potential mate. Among the components that play a role in the development of these preferences, recent … [Read more...] about Your Ideal Mate May Be the Shadow of Your “First Love”
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: the First Time
Scared of first time Q: Hello. I'm scared to death because my boyfriend and I were talking about having sex, and neither of us has ever done it. I'm just really scared, even though we've been planning on doing it for a while … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: the First Time
Q&A with Dr. Laurie November 8
Tight underwear and fertility Q: Hi, I was wondering if wearing tight fitting jocks (underwear) could pose any threat to my fertility in the future? I'm quite young and I want to have children later in life. I’ve heard many … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Laurie November 8