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Yvonne Fulbright has answered 147 questions.

Do you have any information on the procedure of hymen restoration?

Can I get Aids from having Oral sex with another woman and how can I prevent it?

I am a 24 year old male and I don't think I have problems with impotence because I am able to have erections. How

I have been sexually active since i was sixteen years old. Since the first time i ever had sex(and every time after

Could you please tell me if it is safe to have sex in the shower using a condom. Is it possible for the heat off the

My Friend of many years enjoys sucking on the crotch of my worn panties. This has been going on for several years

I think I may have a Venereal Disease, but am not sure. I'm 19 and haven't had sex and have been cautious about pi

I am desperate for advice. My husband started having a discharge from his penis last week. He thought I gave him

Hi, I am 15 and I have a question about myself. I have never had sex and I wash regularly, but I have a very stron

I would like info about the signs and symptoms of some STD's and how you know if you have them. Also, are some sym

I am a gay. I like oral sex with my friend. Oral sex is it risky to catching HIV/AIDS. My partner is free from these

Actually I have a question. Where is the hymen located? I tried inserting a handle of a toothbrush in slowly and see

I am a 22 year old woman who contracted genital herpes in December of 1997. This past July I met a wonderful guy

My problem is that I have been experiencing somewhat of an odor during sex and have been told that a woman's diet

I have question for you and I'm an abashed for this question. I have new girlfriend and I didn't make sex with any

I have a question & desperately need answer. Is there any way a man can tell if a woman is a virgin or not just by

Can cancer of the uterus be detected through a pap smear?

The vaginal discharge from my girlfriend during sex is white in color, not clear in color as I have read from lots

I am a woman of 34 years old and my husband is 44. We are married for 8 years and we have 2 children. My problem i

I am a healthy 46 year old woman. My boyfriend is a 47 year old quad. We have been together for a year now. We hav

My wife enjoys analingus - when I perform it on her. It doesn't bother me but can I contract a serious infection l

My wife and I have been married for two years and only had sex after getting married. The problem is that my wife'

What I was wondering is if a gynecologist could prove that I am a virgin. What is it they would be looking for in

Well, i have just started to have a buring feeling when I have intercourse. It hurts so much that we have to stop. It hurts when my boyfriends penis goes in. It does not hurt while it's in but once

My boyfriend wants me to perform oral sex, but the thing is I dont' want to. Reason for it is that his genital area has an odor. I was once told that having been sexually active your own odor changes.

What are the hidden risks of sex during your period?

I am a 19 year-old male and have never had sex and will be sometime soon with my girlfriend. I have 3 questions: 1) My penis is small, about 3.5 inches hard and 2 inches soft. Can I give my girlfri

While I had first sexual intercourse I didn't bleed so my husband doesn't trust on me. Is there any particular reason or is it something unusual?

Dear Ms. Yvonne I was very proud when I saw your article in the web, I'm really helpless now; I badly need your help to answer my questions. I just got married last year, No. 1999. And of course I wa

I had unprotected brief oral sex (i.e. not to completion) performed on me by a strange woman I know nothing about, other than that she is quite active. I'm wondering how I can find out if I've contrac

About 4 months ago I noticed a lil bump on the side of my penis, small, smooth, skin colored, no pain, itching, nothing. Looked like a small pimple or mosquito bite. It went away after about 2 weeks

After having suffered damaged blood vessels in my penis 3 years ago through blockage of penis during ejaculation, I now find that I cannot get a full erection. The bottom half of the penis is hard as

During intercourse, I find it almost impossible to reach orgasm without actually doing it myself. I've been with my partner for almost a year now, and we've tried just about everything, but still sex

Hello, I am a 25 year old female and I have a question with regard to the hymen. Is it possible to have your hymen break after 9 years of being sexually active with multiple partners? Recently d

My primary question is, what are the side effects (in a woman) if a man urinates inside of her during intercourse? This happened to me and shortly after I got what appears to be a yeast infection. I

Desperately need an answer. had sexual relationwith someone 3mos ago, swears he got herpes from me.I have NO symptoms of herpers other than lower back pain... no insurance and I am over seas. can that

About four times a year, or less, I get a pea-sized bump on my genitals, never more than one at a time, never in the same place. The bump is painful when touched, like a bad acne, does not itch, even

About a half year ago I noticed that i had a big bump(looking like a ripe new pimple that is still under the skin) at the base of my penis. There were alot of little bumps around and along the shaft

I very recently noticed that I have small, white bumps (similar-looking to pimples) on the area between my anal and vaginal openings. I had my annual gynelogical exam about a month ago, but either

I had sex once with my current girlfriend, who has no symptoms of any STD's. When I had sex with her, I used a condom and I only stayed in her for about 10 seconds w/o finishing. I barely moved, so th

Me and my girlfriend had contact from outside. My girlfriend is 18 years old and still virgin. She was in her 14th day of menstrual cycle. During contact I ejaculate small amount in her genital organ

Ok, I was wondering if you can help me with this: I bought a chinese shrinking cream a few years ago at an adult store. I was surprised that it did work. I did not have any problems to where I needed

I have been going out for a girl for some time and have begun to have intercourse without protection. I'm worried now that i my have caught an STD, she is my first sexual partner and i am beginning to

My boyfriend and i had unprotected sex (a quick one; so we didn't think that he would be coming soon) this was on Dec. 18 and unfortunately he happened to ejaculate. But the thing he told me that he

I need your advice, can you help me and give your advice about sex, because my wife is not satisfy with me. I am married, 1 year before. anybody can help me, where should I get sex specialist? she wan

I was diagnosed w/ genital herpes. I would like to know how this could effect having a child or if it is possible to have a safe pregnancy and delivery? I really want to have kids in the future. So,

I am a 17 year old female, and I am worried that I may have gonorrhea. I don't know for sure though, and I don't know where else to go to find answers. About 3 days ago I had oral sex with a guy (with

i have 2 small bumps thay are red above my upper lip

How effective is condoms against pregnency and what are the best one's to use for that goal.

Hi, I'm 15, and just very recently, I've discovered that I have maybe 2 or 3 really sore bumps inside my vagina lips. They look like pimples. I was wondering what they could be, or if I could treat

My potential future wife (we will not sleep together until marriage) has had two previous partners. I have had none. What type of STD testing (if any) should she (we) have before marriage. I have h

Dear Yvonne, First i'll begin with a little history. My boyfriend and i have been together for almost 2 years. Before we began to have sexual relations we were both tested by our doctors for STD's.

What are the signs for HPV on men and the treatment for it? Also is there other ways to contract HPV besides sexual intercourse?

I have HSV-1, and HSV-2. I am beginning some friendships/relationships with others who also have HSV. But I was wondering if there is any type of protection device(s) for giving oral sex to women. Obv

Hi, doctor. I have been having sex with my partner almost 2 years. But last three days, after i had sex with him again, i found my private parts was very itch. So, I took a mirror and see what was h

hi, i am 16 years old, and i want to give my boyfriend a blow job, and i know this might sound stupid, but i am afraid i don't know how to. i mean,i know the basic idea of it, but i am scared that i

i have had so call sex with my girlfriend,i did not use a condom,and i did not penetrate deep into her viagina.i can i still get infected with hiv ? she and i have not had sex with anyone before, i d

I have found whit papule pumps in my genitaland anus area. (My mother and sister had these when they were my age are the hereditary?) They look exactly like whiteheads nothing like cauliflower they

If HSV 1 can be transmitted to the lips or genitals of your partner, what is the risk or probability that the infection can be passed to other body parts(such as breasts or neck) during foreplay and i

well im 20 and ive always been a worrier ,ive always sexually loved girls since i was 6 believe it or not but when i was 15 i started smoking pot and there was this guy we new who turned gay! well aft

I was diagnosed with mycoplasma hominis and ureaplasma urealyticum. My doctor said these were sexually transmitted diseases. I have been unable to find much information on either of them and the CDC h

Dear Dr., I want to know how last the morning pills give side effect such as vomit, dizzy. Another question is if I am not sure whether or not I am pregnant. When should I use the pregancy test??

1)Is mansturbation really healthy or not? If it is, does it help improve sex intercourse. 2)When I am having sex with my girlfriend, I get tired before I ejaculate or even before I lose erection (MOS

I am 44 year old newly divorced. I recently had my first experience of oral sex performed on me. We did have protected sex. The next morning I was sore. We had sex again the next night, and my boy

First time sexual intercourse resulted in excessive bleeding - is this normal?

I have been having sex with my boyfriend. We are always very careful. We always use a condem and spermicide. The condem has never broken. I am three days late for my period. Am I overeacting to b

Do you know if there are any natural remedy that i can take to help me with my herper outbreaks?

I am 18 and i have been with my girlfriend for two years. We are both still virgins but we do engage in sexual activity often. Recently we were making out and doing some vigorous dry humping. She o

well i got drunk and me and this girl were about to have sex but i was so drunk that i was rubbing my penis were her pubic hair is and and then i relised that it wasent in and then we had sex and i wa

I'm looking for information on gonorrhea, How do you get it? How long can you have gonorrhea before it is detected? What kind of treatment is there? How long does it take to get rid of it and is it

I seem to have these tiny little bumps on my penis but I am not sexually active. I have not had sex nor any oral sex. I have masturbated quite a few times. I was wandering can I get any STDS from mast

Please help me. My husband of 4 years has recently discovered 3 small bumps on the shaft of his penis. They are actually up in his hairline. We are both very faithful and I am scared that this migh

Hello. I am a 21 yr. old female. I have only had one sexual partner my whole life, and he has only been with me also (at least he has if he isnt lying). We have been monogamously having sexual interco

I HAVE THESE FLESH COLORED BUMPS ON MY PENIS THEY DO NOT HURT OR ITCH AND I AM NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE YET AND I WAS WANDERING COULD THEY BE SOME KIND OF STD FROM MASTURBATION? IF ITS NOT AN STD CAN YOU

Hi, I'm a 21 yr. old female. About 6 months ago I found out that I have genital herpes. The only way I could of gotten this is from my current boyfriend who is my first.It's been really hard to deal w

I have had genital herpes for three years but I have had very few outbreaks and now I am 36 weeks pregnant and just got an outbreak for the first time in more than a year!!! I am quite worried about w

Once diagnosed with genital herpes does that mean one must wear a condom at all times regardless of non visible signs?

I spent the weekend with my boyfriend and we had intercourse, however over the past three days i've developed this brownish discharge, which smells sort of fishy.

Hey I asked you a question before and you said that these little tiny flesh colored bumps are papules since I am not sexually active in any way. I just have one more question what kind of medicine c

I performed oral sex on a man and it is the day after and now i have what looks like pimples on the corner of my mouth and their sore and i was just wondering if this could be herpes?

what is the lifespan of sperm when exposed to air? I usually have a condom replaced(following the necessary instructions and cautions) after each session of intercourse though I still have doubts abo

Dera Dr. Yvonne Fulbright: If I may, I want to ask one question about adolescent sexuality, and I would be very grateful if you can clarify this to me. I apologize in advance for such an “open” que

I am really worried that I have genital warts. I have not been sexually active for close to 3 years. But the time that I was sexually active I didn't use a condom. It was a one night stand. I was real

I would like to know the risk of contracting differnt STDS through oral sex with a man without a condom. How much is the risk reduced if I do not swallow ejaculate? I have multiple partners and am esp

I have small white,what appears to be bumps around the bottom of the head of my penis. What are these? Can they be transmitted through oral sex?

I doubt you've heard this one before, but then, you never know. Approximately one month ago, I noticed a small bump on my penis. Needless to say, it caught my attention, but I didn't worry too much

I have just been diagnosed with the HPV virus, and am being treated for genital warts. I was wondering what the chances of transmitting the virus through oral sex after all signs of the virus have dis

Is it safe for me to preform oral sex on my girlfriend while she is menstrating if she does not have any STD's

Hello - I'm an 18 year old female; I live with my boyfriend. He's my first lover. He's incredibly kind, unselfish, and makes me feel very comfortable, in bed and out of bed. I orgasm; but only when

I have had a sore throat and peach colored bumps on the inside of my cheeks facing my teeth on all four sides for the past 4 weeks. My primary care doc said it was possibly oral HPV. I saw a ear, no

I would like to know if it is possible to catch herpes from a "hand job" at a massage parlour. For example if the masseuse does not wash her hands between clients, what is the risk of transmission ?

Thank you for your response regarding peach colored bumps in my mouth and on the inside of my cheeks. Your response indicated that typically oral herpes lasts up to 3 weeks. However, I have been dea

My girlfriend just came back with an abnormal PAP Smear saying she has HPV. She is going in a couple weeks for a colposcopy. I have shown no signs of HPV. SHould I go see a doctor or wait for the c

When my partner and I have sex, she experiences discomfort on the outside of her vagina, towards the back. We use KY, and while I'm inside, she doesn't feel the discomfort; however, when entering her

my wife love to make love on the rag.i do to now she wants me to change her tampon for her is it ok to

was exposed to herpes,tested,negative,do i have to wait 6 months and be tested again to be sure i am not infected. would you advise me regarding if i should have sexual contact during this time.

I have several problems, I think the biggest one is me! I have a noncolored bump, and than several small white spots, and a few red ones higher up that just look like ingrown hairs. I'm not sure what

my wife and i make love in the massonary position.she wants me to try anul sex with her.iv tried it once when we were drunk but i think my penis is a little to big can you tell me what lubracation i s

I have small recurring red spots on the end of my penis. They are not sore or itchy but were the first time they showed up. They seem to heal, then a small white spot appears, then in the shower the d

I have neot had sex in over a month, but yesterday i noticed a red bump on the skin beside my penis. i woke up this morning and it looked like a regular pimple. It is slightly painfl to the touch.

Please help me. I work in the public relations field within the health care industry and am afraid to pose this question to anyone that I know. I am a gay male who has been tested for HIV, to whic

1. Is it true that women prefer girth over length? What do you prefer? 2. How bad is it for me to like looking at bestiality?

I have a question. I had a prescription for Viagra and had two pills left. I misplaced the bottle and just recently found it after vacation. The label says that the expiration date is March 2001.

Hello, I have been married for 33 years. For the past several years I have had problems keeping an erection with my wife. After our last child was born 24 years ago she began not being as interested

I am a 19 year old female, and I have what may or may not be considered a problem. When I have sex, I orgasm A LOT. In fact, I probably have an orgasm every 2 or 3 seconds. I was just wondering if it

Recently when i have been having intercourse with my b.f, it hurts. We have looked and there is a small cut that looks like a mouth ulcer, What is it and how can I cure it? I darent go to my doctor.

I have no sex drive any more and don't feel sexual even though I have a fantstic partner who I love very much

I'm a 22 year old male, I have always had protected sex and with only one girl which was a girlfriend from a long while ago. about six months ago, I was drunk at a bachelor party and recieved oral se

I have 2 sexual partners. With one I ejaculate after about 10 thrusts which I thinkis not very satisfying for that partner. With the other partner I can stay erect and have sex for hours at a time.

I had oral sex with a (girl) stranger a few days ago, I am worried that I might have been infected with STDs or HIV, what are the possible STDs or HIV that will infect me? I understand that penis is m

I keep masturbating everyday. I only have one testicle. I am scared i might damage the other

I saw a previous question asked by someone else. A girl said her boyfriend's genital area smells. My genitals area smells too. I remember you said something about jock itch. How do i find out if i

Hey, i just read the answer to my question posted on the webpage. You said you can't help think but wonder if it's my natural smell....but, it only smells like that in the genital area, nowhere else.

I have been having unprotected sex with an ex-girlfriend. Since then I have developed 4 red marks on the end of my penis which dry up and go scabby after a while. They have been there for a month no

Benign pearly penile papules, I am uncircumcised, and have had this condition all my life. What I would like to know is there any procedure available to remove the papules? as this can condition can v

Hi. I have searched with no luck for an article on the web which may address my issue. I am extremely embarassed by what I found in my daughter's room yesterday. Over ten years ago my husband and I m

Is there any medical basis for a recurrant sexually transmitted "flu?" Is it possible to be allergic to someone? I would have directed this question to an M.D. but there were none available. Do'nt kn

My wife and I have been married for 8 years now, with two children ages 6 & 7. It seems after our kids been born, my wife has lost her sex drive. I am wanting to have sex with her everyday if we c

I have been with the same guy for over a year now. Several months ago we were both treated for an STD. Ever since then I have not been able to have sex with him without it being painful or causing l

Five months ago I was diagnosed with HPV and carcinoma in situ, and some small external genital warts. I've been with my boyfriend for ten months now and we have had five months of unprotected sex whe

i always like to wear women panties is that a normal habbits or no? i ussualy wear it when mansturbating pls geve me an explanation

Hello, My wife have small asshole, my penis is normal size, when I trying for anal sex, it is very deficit for me put into her anus, she suffer great pain in her anus then she refuse to do this type

i was just diagnosed with vaginosis and i'm wondering if there is a possibility of it causing infertility. i'm 21 and not quite ready for children but planning on a future with them. i've been exper

Hi there, I need some good advice. I don't know who to believe. My partner went for a check up had a pap smear and they found some abnormal cells. She was sent to a gyna and they did further tests and

i want sex but he wont hump me?

I went to the doctor back in december about 2 bumps i found in my vagina the doctor did a culture test and said that i had a bacterial infection from wiping the wrong way but i was still leary... then

i want to know wheyher anal sex if done properly may hurt anal sphincter or incontinence or not?

Hi,

I am a virgin, as is my fiancee. We are both disease free, and drug free, as well as monogamous. What are the risks (if any) of anal rimming for a couple like us? Can someone get a throat

I am embaressed but I need to know what is happening with me! About two days ago I had sex with my b/f and it was real quick and it was stupid but we didn't use protection. Well I noticed that my inne

I asked my fiancee what he fantasizes about when he masturbates alone, and he admitted that besides me he also imagines other women (some that he actually knows). Since we've been together I only fant

is your inside of the vagina supposed to be smooth or is there little bumps nautrally.. I have little bumps all over inside??? does that mean I have it???

i am addicted to masturbation. I cant sleep without doing it. How should I overcome the problem

Hi, I am a 15 year old female. Ive been having sex since i was 12. Recently i had a one night stand with 3 different guys. Since then i have had very ichy, smelly discharge from my vagina. They has be

Hello Doctor, and thank you for taking the time to read my question.

I am 29 ,I have a 9 year old daughter and have been in a monogamus relationship for the past 3 1/2 years. The problem that

I have decided to remain a virgin until I marry to avoid complications associated with STDs and pregnancy. But I have met someone with whom I enjoy "playing around", and am wondering if I can contract

HI! So glad I found this website!! Here are my concerns: 1) My husband masturbates everyday..sometimes 2x a day! He usually does this when I'm home (he watches porn), when he thinks I'm asleep. I'm s

i want to know if you have chlaydia. could you have aids if you have chlaydia if leave on treated could you get hiv yes or no.

i want to know when you get hiv aids, who do you stat feeling and what is the common thing you feel.

hi, i am a 24 yr old male. i seem to have uncontrolled ejaculations in my sleep. its very embarrassing. i also suffer from P.E. Any advice on how to avoid these early morning wet spots? thank

hi doctor my girlfriend and got curious about one thing:when i touch and press her tits will they develop i mean become bigger and larger?or what changes become in her tits??thank u

My Boyfriend and i were laying in bed and i had my pants and underware down! he had his boxer on and his shorts on he rubbed his dick against my clit/vagina...he never went in me! am i pregnant?

I have an redness on the top of my penis head. just the top not the sides at all. There is no bleed/itchiness/flacking. Its less noticable when my penis is flacid except a slight discoloration. Whe

hey im 15 years old and i cant get it up im usually 7in erect and ive never had this problem before whats wrong? should i be worried? please answer. thanks

I am 19 and still a virgin but I have recently noticed that my frenulum is quite short. It does retract behind the glands and behind the head of the penis but it looks quite tight, it doesn't hurt tho

yes when i put my penis in my girlfriend vagina i cant go the way in it hurt me and her i was her first boyfriend and she really tight but yet it goes in so fast with no problems but soon i go i

Hello, My question is about my ejaculate, on a few occasions when I get some on my girlfriends thighs or it runs out of her after we have intercourse wherever it touches her skin it creates a red ra