March 2, 2011
Dear Madame X, When my boyfriend and I have sex it stings when he is inside me, but otherwise it feels normal. Afterwards I notice blood when I go to the bathroom, but only the first time I wipe. Could his penis be damaging me? Am I allergic to him? What could be going ...
January 19, 2011
Dear Madame X, Every time I have my period I get an yeast infection. Every damned time! (Talk about messy). My doctor says that tampons might be messing with my ph balance and throwing everything out of whack. That leaves me with pads which make me feel like I am wearing a diaper. Are there ...
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March 31, 2010
Dear Madame X, My girlfriend has a very narrow vagina and I often hurt her during sex. For some reason she will not tell me when she is hurting and silently endures it. I am very unhappy with this, but do not know what to do either about her silence or about hurting her in ...
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January 20, 2010
Dear Madame X, After sex my friend always showers up there, to wash the sperm out (she’s also on the pill). She says that sperm stays in your body a long time and you need to make sure it has left. I’m worried that the water pressure would just push the sperm further up inside, ...
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October 7, 2009
Mick // Douches are unhealthy and unnecessary, which you probably knew. What you might not have known is that some men don’t like it when you mess with your natural scent. Two men, one a “vaginal sommelier,” discuss their likes and dislikes after the jump.