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Home • Love & Sex

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 24, 2020

This year, you had some very important questions about S-E-X. Lucky for you, we called on OBGYN, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, to offer her medical expertise and answers on everything from rough sex to female ejaculation.

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You Asked: Can Every Woman Squirt?

The answer: Yes and no. Dr. Shepherd said that just like men can ejaculate, women can too. 

Read the full Ask A GYN response, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: What Not To Do During Third Trimester Sex

The answer: During pregnancy, women are encouraged to get sexual pleasure from their partners but there are some limitations. 

Read the full Ask A GYN response, here.

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: Can His Penis Be Too Big For My Vagina?

The answer: Yes, there is such a thing as big being too big and Dr. Shepherd happily sets the record straight about all things size. 

Read the full Ask A GYN letter, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: Is It Normal For My Discharge To Stain My Underwear?

The answer: Every woman experiences discharge, it’s just a part of life but Dr. Shepherd makes one thing clear–there’s a difference between normal and abnomral discharge and you can often tell the difference in your undergarments. 

Read the full Ask A GYN response, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: Can Rough Sex Hurt My Vagina?

The answer: Yes, your vagina can endure traumas that can lead to irritation and other things. 

Read the full Ask A GYN letter, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: Can You Really Get Pregnant From Pre-Ejaculate?

The answer: Absolutely! There’s more sperm in pre-cum than you can ever imagine. 

Read the full Ask A GYN, here.

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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07
You Asked: Can Using A Lubricant Cause A Yeast Infection?

The answer: Well, it could be the lubricant but it could also be a host of other things. Dr. Shepherd advises on what to do.

Read the full Ask A GYN letter, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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You Asked: How Often Do I Have To Get A Pap Smear?

The answer: If you have normal test results, recommendations for a pap smear have changed but Dr. Shepherd gives her expert opinion that everyone should take heed of. 

Read the full Ask A GYN letter, here. 

Can All Women 'Squirt'? Can His Penis Be Too Big? Your Biggest Sex Questions Answered By An OBGYN

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