I'm glad to print this question, because I think too many women still feel self-conscious about their genitals or worry that their partners don't enjoy going down on them. For you and other cunnilingus connoisseurs, I recommend Rachel Kramer Bussel's new erotica anthology, Tasting Her: Oral Sex Stories, which just won an Independent Publisher Book Award.

There are health risks associated with any type of sexual activity that includes skin-to-skin genital contact or exposure to another person's body fluids, since sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be spread both of these ways. As we all should know by now, the risks for all of the health issues that I discuss below can...

I've gotten several questions recently about premature ejaculation. I commend both the couples and the men on their own who have approached me to ask about coming more quickly than one would like; although some people might feel embarrassed about this topic, it's one of the most common male sexual concerns...

Earlier this month, my column featured one of the most frequently asked-about sex topics: anal pleasure. If you were intrigued by that column and want to learn more, I invite you to come to the Tool Shed on April 25 at 2 pm for a workshop with Tristan Taormino, a woman whose name is practically synonymous with "butt play" in certain circles. Tristan is the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women" as well as the forthcoming "Anal Sex Position Guide," which will be published in May. She directs a series of...