I was first married in 1976 and experienced painful intercourse due to my first husband being too big. I spoke to my doctor who suggested cauterizing the vagina, which I agreed to. For 30 years, intercourse was painful and I did not get any pleasure. My husband died in 2007 and I have since remarried. While sex is no longer painful, it is still not pleasurable. Could the cauterizing have damaged or lessened the clitoris? What can I do to improve my sexual experience?

November 25th, 2024

I had a colposcopy and biopsy 6 months ago, which came back normal with no evidence of CIN but showed HPV. I had a repeat smear last week, and the doctor mentioned inflammation. I know this is not from a new STD, and I have ectropion from my pill. What could cause the inflammation, and is it related to the HPV, suggesting worse changes?

November 20th, 2024

I tested positive for oral HSV-1 but have never shown any symptoms. My boyfriend has tested negative twice for HSV-1. What is the chance of giving him HSV-1 during oral sex?

October 7th, 2023

Last month I bled for a day and at the end of the month I got my period. Yesterday, I started bleeding again. It’s only when I wipe and I’m not using any contraceptives. I’m 24 years old and have a regular cycle. I had unprotected sex in early November. What could be causing this bleeding and what should I do?

May 8th, 2023

What does it mean if my period only lasts for less than two days, when it usually lasts for three days? I'm not on birth control and don't take any other pills.

September 28th, 2023