The answers provided are our opinions based on the frequently asked questions. We understand each situation is different. We hope they will bring you comfort or inspire you to derive greater pleasure from your life. If you have any medical or mental concerns, please contact your medical care provider. You may also contact us for a possible consultation.

 

 

 

Question: I am a normal 6"; but have twice found women-one recently, that I find so big that there is no friction. Could this be from their having so much sex, or why?.Tony

 

Answer:Dear Tony:
Most times it's not that women are having too much sex that makes them "intimately" loose, but that they're not having enough of it. It's imporant for every woman to do her Kegels and keep her PC muscles intake and strong. This also helps maintain her vaginal canal and pelvic floor healthy. Please review the article on my website "Sensual Hugs--An Exercise for Women" for further information on how to conduct Kegels.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question: How common is female ejaculation and is there usually a “refractory period” afterward?


Answer: Female ejaculation is quite common. However, most individuals (men and women) mistake it for urinary incontinence or just urination during intercourse. The easiest way to describe it is, “Female ejaculation is the body’s way of saying mmmmmmmmm.” Yes, female ejaculation has been around for centuries, even mentioned in the Bible; something along the lines of “…when a man and a woman’s nectar flows a child will be conceived…” Even BC era physicians mentioned it. Not all women experience female ejaculation and those that do don’t experience it during every orgasm. Sometimes it’s the specific sexual position that triggers the body’s release, other times it’s the eroticism; then again, it may not happen at all. As for “refractory period”—the time in which it takes a woman’s body to orgasm once more—that’s different for every woman. Sometimes a woman can have an several orgasms back to back and other times it might take hours. Just remember, the trick to orgasms is staying in the moment. No need to rush.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: Sometimes my private area is very “fragrant”. I keep good hygiene but it will not go away. I went to the GYN and she says I’m ok. I don’t want to scare my lovers but am very self-conscious of this.


Answer: If your doctor gives you a clean bill of health than there isn’t anything wrong except your perception and the fact that you’ve “bought into” the notion that a vagina is suppose to smell like, huh…what’s that can of feminine spray on the market now? The truth is
every woman has a particular smell all her own. You’ll notice it more so than others since you’re conscientious of it. This smell is your pheromones at work. Pheromones are what attract the right man to you. Disguising it may bring you toads. You notice it more than others. However, if you feel you’re a bit too strong in your scent, you can use panty liners with baking power or floral scents. Just be careful of breakouts as your genitalia is sensitive. You can also use talcum powders to keep you fresh and again, there are those sprays. You could always change your undies or bath more frequently during the day.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: Is it normal for a girl not to cum?


Answer: A woman’s inability to orgasm is called anorgasmia. Though not every sexual encounter needs to lead to a physical orgasm (of course there are mental and emotional orgasms as well), when a woman finds she can’t achieve an orgasm at all, then it’s time to consider WHY. Here are a few questions to start with: Are you really wanting to have sex or are you doing it because you feel pressured? Are you having sex while drinking or using other “enhancements”—which by the way, lessen and rob you of your ability to orgasm? Are you so worried that he’ll be bored if you take to long to cum that you deny yourself the ability to achieve a real orgasm and instead fake it? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, your problem isn’t with anorgasmia but with trust and being ready to actually engage in a sexual relationship with that person. Doubt that tidbit of info? Well, answer this question; can you orgasm alone? If yes, then refer back to my previous comment. If no, then we may need to talk. A great book on sexual
difficulties is The W.I.S.E. Journal for the Sensual Woman available through my website www.instituteofpleasure.org It provides you with questions and answers; but more importantly, it teaches you how to overcome this little annoyance so you can enjoy your love life.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: If a woman has too much sex (if there is even such a thing), does she get “loose”?


Answer: Aaaah, the “Is it tight enough” question. Seems, someone always asks this one. Yes, sexual intercourse will stretch your vaginal opening a bit, with time, but not so much that he’ll ever really notice unless you’re talking about him having a baseball sized package. However, I can understand the desire to wrap your sweetie in your “tight little blanket”. So what to do? Well, that’s when you need to do your Kegels. Every woman (and man) should know this. I call them “Hugs” since it’s like hugging his package inside you. It’s really simple and yes, you can practice your hugging technique while he’s inside you as well. Perform your Hugs no less than three times a day, doing three sets of 8-repetitions. Think of it as your morning, noon and night or breakfast, lunch and dinner routine. Increase by one set every week until you’re doing ten sets a day.

How to do them? First isolate your PC (pubococcyxogeal) muscle. This is the muscle that controls your urine flow. Tighten this muscle for the count of four and release it till the count of four. Do three sets of eight repetitions. At first you may not feel this muscle is working; don’t worry—it is. It’s just like every other muscle in your body it needs exercise to keep it from atrophy and to make it work properly. If you want to ensure you’re doing it correctly, test yourself as you urinate by stopping your flow. You’ll know it’s getting stronger the faster you can stop your flow. If you do your Hugs faithfully for 30-days, you will notice the tightness of your vagina—your blanket—and he will too. Just imagine how it would feel Hugging your partner while he’s inside you; definitely an incentive as it’ll bring you untold pleasure and incredible orgasms. By doing your Hugs faithfully, you should be able to reach orgasm several times in one sexual encounter. Yes, this exercise will also help women with anal sex and help reduce and/or eliminate urinary incontinence. The results vary in each individual and dependent on how committed you are. So, you tell me how it works for you and if it’s worth it. This is one 30-day challenge that’ll have you smiling in and out of the bedroom.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 

Question: I am a straight female and have never been attracted to a woman. However, when I masturbate, I only think about female’s private parts or watch lesbian porn. Does that mean I’m a lesbian or bi-[sexual] or just that I find penises boring and female private parts sexy?


Answer: There’s a lot of if’s here. You’ll have to make the decision for yourself whether you’re straight, lesbian, or bi. Then again, you can just consider yourself a normal sexual human being who enjoys fantasizing and sexual encounters. Instead of asking yourself, “What am I?” ask yourself, “Why do I find it sexy?” You may just find the answers you’re looking for.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: Girls [Women] are intimidated by my size. Is there anything I could do to make them more comfortable.


Answer: FOREPLAY! FOREPLAY! FOREPLAY!

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: Do STD tests always pick-up Herpes and HPV in males?

 


Answer: NO! Most Herpes tests work only when you have an outbreak. As for HPV, if you don’t have the actual warts but carry the virus, that can be detected through a blood test. Though you should realize, most STD’s DO NOT have any visible signs or symptoms. Thus, it’s always a great idea to have your partner tested before engaging in unprotected sex. After all, no one wants that kind of luggage to carry around the rest of their lives.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: What positions are best for couples where the woman has a “large” vagina and the man does not have a large penis?


Answer: Women-on-top is the best position for deep penetration. It also allows the woman to set the pace and the man to be able to touch as he desires while he watches how beautiful you look in the thrills of passion.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: [Male] I have never orgasmed via oral sex. Is there something on my part that’s causing this because it makes my girlfriend feel inadequate?


Answer: Oral sex is very intimate. Start by addressing your feelings of having oral sex performed on you in the first place. If you are able to orgasm/climax in other ways, than it seems to me this is a mental block or perhaps you need to assist your girlfriend in performing oral sex in a manner that excites you more fully. This could be by holding her hair; having her apply more pressure to your genitals; have her take you in deeper, etc. Play with it and see what works best for you. I provide a lot of examples in my book, The Latina Kama Sutra, on this intimate form of sexual play. Then again, for some people, there are positions that just don’t work and which you can’t achieve orgasm/climax from. That’s ok, try the other hundreds of positions available.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: Why do you think homosexuality is frowned upon in Latino culture?

 


Answer: We still have the idea that if a man is homosexual he can’t be manly, or strong, or fearless and protect his family. The same is true for our views of gays in the military. Sexual preference and the love of one human being to another doesn’t make a man more or less macho, it just makes him a man—a sexual human being.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: How do you “Just say no” without offending the machismo man?

 


Answer: NO, thank you!

Dr. Charley Ferrer


Question: What steps would you advise for someone interested in sex/relationship therapy?

 


Answer: Ensure to obtain courses in psychology and sociology. These courses will help you address the emotional issues which are embedded in sex/relationship problems. Then read everything you can on sex and take courses on sexual health, STD’s, sex therapy, etc. I must make the distinction between a Sex Therapist and a Relationship Therapist. Though both address the relationship issue, a Sex Therapist deals with actual sexual dysfunctions and teaches the person how to overcome these; not as a sexual surrogate but cognitively. Also, a Sex Therapist is able to sit with the individual without judgment of their sexual proclivities; whereas, not all Relationship Therapist (or general therapist for that matter) are able to do so.

Dr. Charley Ferrer


Question: If I can’t make myself orgasm when I masturbate (or just don’t know that I am) with or without a vibrator, but it is still intensely pleasurable, am I dysfunctional or do I just really need a partner?


Answer:It is typically relatively easy for a woman to orgasm by herself; and at record speeds with a vibrator. You have to allow yourself to achieve the orgasm. That’s step one. Give yourself permission! Notice the sensations in your body. If you still can’t orgasm, then I’d say you have a mental block. Addressing why is the key. Get a copy of the book, The W.I.S.E. Journal for the Sensual Woman, off my website www.instituteofpleasure.org and review the chapter on Anorgasmia. There is tons of helpful information to overcome this issue in that book. Though I’m thinking that mentally giving your “self” permission (including writing your “self” a letter) will be a tremendous step in the right direction.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: What is the most pleasurable position for women?


Answer: Every woman is different. Thus, try them all!

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 


Question: I’ve heard that threesomes can negatively affect a relationship. Is that true?


Answer: Anything can negatively affect a relationship. When deciding to have a threesome, ensure that you discuss the boundaries very thoroughly with your partner. Here are a few questions to start you off. Will the third person be a male or female? Will it be someone you know and hang out with often or someone you don’t normally socialize with? Will you be allowed to socialize with this person afterward—alone or will your partner need to always be present? What sexual acts will be acceptable during the threesome and what won’t? Can you call a halt to it at anytime? Will the person remain with you after the sexual encounter and spend the night or will he/she leave immediately afterward? Will condoms be used—a definite yes when not a closed off polyamorous relationship? Will you do it on your bed, in your home, at their home, or at a hotel so your private space remains only yours and your partners? Well, you get the idea. Just make a list and ensure to discuss it thoroughly. Also, ensure to factor in some major together time afterward. Don’t try it when one of you is going to be away on a trip or conference or vacation. You and your partner will need lots of reassurance. Schedule snuggle time! And if you have to sound like a broken record as you reassure your partner for the millionth time that you “want only him/her”, do it!!! Remind them your relationship is what’s most important. If you find you didn’t like it, just chalk it up to things you’ve done and move on. No need to drive yourself nuts or beat yourself up over it; just don’t do it again.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

 

Prior Questions & Answers

Question:
Dear Dr. Charley:
My wife and I have intimate problems. We both had affairs in the past. My wife has vaginal dryness and a lack of desire which has led to other affairs on my part. I would pay anything to have what we used to have. Did the affairs cause her lack of desire/dryness; she is 34? She won’t seek help, she says she fine with the lack of sex drive. Sex is not important to her from what she tells me. I listen to you on the Michael Baisden show WDAS FM
Dan
Philadelphia, USA

 

Answer:
Dan:
Let’s face it, the fact that your wife has vaginal dryness and lack of desire has not led to you having more affairs. The fact that you both are not communicating, sharing your sexual needs, your desires, and your pain has! Often, couples are monogamous challenged (unfaithful and have affairs) because there’s something missing at home. At times, an affair is entered into because of pain or revenge. It’s important to put the pain aside to learn why it happened and take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again if you are to stay together. It’s also necessary to figure out what it’s going to take to forgive and move forward or decide how you can end your relationship amicably. I recommend you both seek counseling to help reestablish communications and begin repairing your marriage. Review the article on vaginal dryness on my website as well has have your wife schedule an appointment with her gynecologist to address any biological issues which may be causing her physical condition. If none, than it’s psychological and I’d recommend my book, The W.I.S.E. Journal for the Sensual Woman, to help her address her emotional blockages to passion that may assist her in reclaiming her sensuality—if that’s what she wants. Most of all, I recommend you communicate with each other and establish new rules, boundaries, and respect for one another. Love is a terrible thing to waste!

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Good Morning, Dr. Charley,
Was listening to the Michael Baisden show one day--how does one do the push ups.
Tim

 

Answer:
Dear Tim:
Push-ups are a wonderful way to assist men in obtaining a stronger and longer erection, control his pre-mature ejaculation, and help him experience more intense orgasms. Not to mention, it also helps reduce/eliminate urinary incontinence. What I affectionately call “Push-ups” are also known as Kegels. You should perform your Push-ups no less than three times a day, doing three sets of 8-repetitions. Think of it as your morning, noon and night or breakfast, lunch and dinner routine. You should increase by one set every week until you’re doing ten sets a day. How to do them? First isolate your PC (pubococcyxogeal) muscle. This is the muscle that controls your urine flow. Tighten this muscle for the count of four and release it till the count of four. Do three sets of eight repetitions. At first you may not feel this muscle is working; don’t worry—it is. It’s just like every other muscle in your body it needs exercise to keep it from atrophy and to make it work well. If you want to ensure you’re doing it right, test yourself as you urinate by stopping your flow. You’ll know it’s perfect when you can immediately stop your flow. If you do your Push-ups faithfully for 30-days, you will notice that your penis lifts up and down as you do them—hence, the name Push-ups. Just imagine how it would feel doing Push-ups inside your partner; definitely an incentive as it’ll bring you untold glory. By doing your Push-ups faithfully, you should be able to reach climax several times in one sexual encounter, find your erection is easier to achieve and firmer, and you, last longer. Yes, this exercise will also help men with diabetes, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. The results are individualized and based on how committed you are. So, you tell me how it works for you and if it’s worth it. This is one 30-day challenge that’ll have you smiling all the way to the bedroom.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dear Dr. Charley,
I remember hearing on the Michael Baisden show that men have a G-Spot, but I didn’t hear where is it located?
Marie

 

Answer:
Dear Marie:
A man’s G-spot is his prostrate which is located in his anus. By stimulating the prostrate, you can assist your lover in experiencing a fantastic orgasm. Not only is this a sensual experience for men but it’s also a healthy one as stimulation of the prostrate makes it strong and health and can possibly prevent future problems in this area—especially since men suffer from prostrate cancer in their advanced years. You can stimulate the prostrate by inserting your finger or an anal toy into his rectum. NO, anal pleasure does not mean your man is gay or has latent homosexual tendencies; it’s merely another form of sexual pleasure and is an individual choice.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dr. Charley:
How could you get someone you love who might be shy to initiate more sex/sexual activities?
Ezzy

 

Answer:
Dear Ezzy:
I’ve run into this problem myself believe it or not. You don’t want to come right out and say it because you don’t want to sound desperate and subtle hints don’t seem to work. Therefore the only option is—Lead by Example! Be the aggressor and take the lead. Become a Sensual Scientist. Experiment. Explore. Sexplore. Seduce him/her. Discover what works best. Read him poetry with a sensual flare. Create romantic interludes. There are several books out there with create ideas, including my book The Latina Kama Sutra: The Ultimate Guide to Dating, Sex and Erotic Pleasures. Lead and hopefully he will follow.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Any good/proven suggestions for lasting longer. I’m in my late 40’s and married. Usually the first time is short—less than 2minutes—but if my wife feels up to a second time, I usually last past 5minutes. It’s lasting the first that I’d like to accomplish, to have more of a second and possibly third time.
Edward

 

Answer:
Dear Edward:
Sounds like you have a major pre-mature problem. Correcting it will require work on both your part and your wife’s. It has to be a team effort. However it all starts with you. From the little you told me, I’m taking for granted that your pre-mature ejaculation has been going on for quite some time; no worries whether it’s recent or long term the treatment is the same. There are several things you need to do. First, you need to begin a masturbation program of no less than three times per day. The purpose for masturbating is to learn what your “point of release” is. This is when you can no longer control your ejaculation. Learning when you’ve reached this point will help you learn when you need to stop stimulation to the penis. (Although other body parts and areas may also be highly erogenous for you and cause your climax, we’ll concentrate on the penis for now.) You can use your wife’s help in this regard having her stimulate you then stopping when you feel close to release then starting again. You can also do the same when penetrating your partner. Stopping and pulling out when you feel close to release. Another method to control PE is the Squeeze Method. This is where you squeeze the tip of the penis for ten seconds until your erection softens or your penis goes flaccid. You squeeze by placing thumb on the frenulum and two or three fingers on the top of the penis. The frenulum is the area just below and beneath the head of the penis; for men with circumcisions it’s where the mushroom shape ends. Once the penis is soft, you can again start stimulation. As there are several ways, including the Quiet Vagina and the Start/Stop method, I would recommend you consult a Clinical Sexologist or Sex Therapist to help guide you through this. You can also review methods to overcome PE in my book, The Latina Kama Sutra as I included a special chapter for men regarding this issue. It’s imperative to have patience while learning to overcome your PE problem. Addressing your emotional issues surrounding this problem and insuring you want it to change are important first steps as well. PE isn’t just a physical problem, there is also an emotional component to it as well and I’m sure there’s some major frustration on your wife’s part; hence, my recommendation for therapy. Not to mention, if this has been going on for some time, there might be some damage control needed in your relationship. Good luck.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dr. Charley:
I and my wife have been married for 6 years and been together for 12 years in total. We have two beautiful kids. I have been having some sex issues with my wife lately and it seems like she lost her sex drive for some reason. I always have to initiate sex before we make love; and even if we do have sex, it seems to me like she doesn’t get involved at all. She does not take her shirt off during sex. Doc, I can go on and on about this. I have confronted her about this situation. Please help. I heard you on the Micheal Baisden Show on 96.3WHUR station. Is there anything you can do to help me. I really love my wife dearly. Thanks!
Kofi

 

Answer:
Dear Kofi:
It is frustrating when our loved one seems suddenly out of reach physically. You mention she’s not taking off her shirt during sex and doesn’t seem involved. How long has this been going on? Is there a physical problem she is experiencing? An injury—lose of a breast? Has she entered menopause? Is she depressed? Has she been sick lately? Has there been infidelity on your part or hers which may be causing anger, guilt or resentment? There are so many possibilities. If her desire suddenly changed, I recommend she see her physician for a full check-up to rule out any biological causes. In the meantime, keep communicating. Establish a date-night that includes just the two of you. Help her fall in-love with you all over again. Court her as you did in the beginning. Let her know you’re there for her whenever she’s ready to talk—and when she talks, just listen. Reassure her that you won’t pressure her to be your lover but that you’d like to continue holding her, kissing her tenderly at times, and sharing your warmth and affection as you wait for her to become your lover once more. Help her feel safe and loved as she sorts things out for herself. Therapy may also help you both establish communication. Therapy shouldn’t be seen as “you having a problem” but as you “getting options” and opening the door to hundreds of possibilities.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Recently I have been fantasizing about me and my man engaging in a threesome with another female. He had bought it to my attention, and then I couldn’t get it out of my mind. When I talked to a close friend about it, she made it seem like I was homosexual. Am I? Or is it just a desire that I have?
Verlynn

 

Answer:
Dear Verlynn:
No one is totally straight or gay, however we all have our personal preference. We all have ideas, desires, and sensual needs. Sometimes we act on them, sometimes we don’t. The fact that you find it erotic to explore a sexual freedom many others shy away from is a wonderful thing. Why try to put labels on it? Are you homosexual, a lesbian—only you can answer that. The fact that you want to try a threesome with another female tells me only that you are willing to explore your sensuality fully. If the thought bothers you excessively, discuss it with your partner or a therapist—someone who’s unbiased—that will help you address your concerns and help you make peace with them in whatever form that takes. I feel that I should give you a word of caution. Often what you eroticize in your mind doesn’t turn out exactly how you thought it would be and you might feel some guilt, shame, or regret afterward. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Chalk it up as another life experience, cross it off the list, and move on. After all, you won’t know what you really like unless you explore—sexplore!

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dear Dr. Charley:
I've been "dating" a man through the Internet for the past six months. We've had some really steamy emails and Cyber-sex and gawd I love it. I think he is the perfect lover. Now he wants us to take our relationship to the next level. The only problem is I'm scared that what we have online will be lost if we meet in person. And well, I'd probably die of embarrassment in real life if I did everything we Cyber-sexed. And what if the chemistry isn't there, did I waste six months of my life? Should I risk it?
Janet

 

Answer:
Dear Janet:
First off, NO you did not waste six months of your life whether or not there's chemistry or it works out when you meet in person. The wonderful thing you both have going so far is that you've learned how to be in a relationship with each other. If you've been honest with him (and I'm not talking about the little white lies of being 10 pounds lighter than you really are or telling him you're sitting in front of the computer in a velvet dress when you're really in holey pajamas and curlers) I'm talking being honest about who you are and how you feel, then you have a wonderful opportunity of taking this relationship to the next level. You've both mastered the first part of any relationship and that's communicating and capturing your lover's imagination. I recommend setting a date and discussing the boundaries before time such as no sex on this initial meeting (this way there's no pressure on either of you to perform), meeting in a public place (always ensure your safety), and having a nice walk down main street (for when you are too nervous to sit still). Just like with any "blind date", do whatever is going to make you feel comfortable. It's also important to be realistic about your expectations. You've both come so far and addressed so many issues that it's ok if you find it awkward to talk or find that you have nothing to say to each other. Sitting in silence is acceptable. Remember he's nervous too even if he doesn't look it. He's got all the same doubts you have. If the first date doesn't go so well, no big deal maybe the next one will. I always try things three times and after six months your relationships is worth a few tries to see if you really hit it off in person as you did online. If you decide there really isn't any chemistry and you want to call it off, remaining friends is always an option. And again, NO you didn't waste six months of your life, you learned many things about yourself, about your desires, and about being in a relationship--that was definitely worth the time you spent.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dear Dr. Charley:
I'm 42 and am dating a man that's over 10 years younger than me. He's gorgeous and I'm, well, I'm frumpy and I can't see what he possibly sees in me. When I'm with him, I feel like I'm floating; however, I get jealous when younger women look at him and at times it is the bases of our arguments. He assures me he wants to be with me and loves me. What can I do to overcome my jealous?
Young at heart

 

Answer:
Dear Young at Heart:
Stop the doubts, the insecurities, and the fear, it will ruin your relationship! Your young stud muffin apparently appreciates a mature woman who has her act together. Stop worrying about age and start looking at what you have to share with each other. Though a little jealousy in a relationship is ok, arguing because you're feeling insecure isn't and will only drive him away. Instead of taking the interest of other women as a threat, look at it positively. For example, those ladies are probably wishing they had whatever you have that attracted him in the first place. When you're feeling jealous remind yourself that if he wanted to be anywhere else he would be, but well...he's exactly where he wants to be--with you. So give him a little kiss, a little stroke and enjoy the time you spend together. If your weight really bothers you, then start exercising to get rid of it. Do I need to remind you that sex is a wonderful form of exercise? And it's fun too. I'd recommend at least three times a week for starters.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
I went to a Swing Club with friend and hated it. Though it was fun watching people and the voyeur in me enjoyed it, after a while I got so bored all I wanted to do was go home but he didn't want to leave. We're good friends and he says I'm the only one that he feels comfortable talking about his sexual desires with. And since he's helping me out with some of my own issues, I feel I owe him but I really don't want to go again. What should I do?
Sonia

 

Answer:
Dear Sonia:
Just say no! It's ok to tell him that Swinging is not your scene and that you'd prefer not to go again. You can still listen to him talk about his sexual desires if you want outside the club. Being a true friend also involves setting limits. Don't be afraid to set yours. Though he may be disappointed, he'll appreciate your honesty and your integrity to your friendship with him. As for the Swing Club, you may feel differently if you went with someone you were interested in and were sexual with.

Dr. Charley Ferrer

Question:
Dear Dr. Charley:
I am a young woman who's been happily engaged for three years. We've taken time to know each other well, strengthened our relationship and love each other very much. My fiancé lives in another city and for several reasons and mutual agreement we have postponed having sexual relations. He has experience but I have never been intimate with anyone. Please advise me what I should consider during our first time together. How can I make this first sexual experience "perfect" that we may show our love and enjoy each other?
Carol

 

Answer:
Dear Carol:
Every first time is special and as perfect as you make it. It's best to communicate with him what will make you feel more comfortable: flowers, music, candles. Ensure to discuss what you think you might need afterwards: having him hold you, reassure you he loves you. It's important to make sure that you are sufficiently stimulated (lots and lots of foreplay) so that penetration is not painful. For this first time, I recommend you be on top. This will allow to to control the depth of penetration and the speed. This will help you feel more comfortable and allow him to stimulate you further making it more pleasure for both of you as he caresses your breasts and can play with your clitoris. He can always change positions later. There will be some discomfort physically as your vagina stretches to accommodate his penis. This is normal. Foreplay will help alleviate some of this discomfort but not all. Don't worry if you " do not bleed " to show that you are a virgin. This is a myth. The hymen (that produces these small drops of blood) normally is torn during daily exercises and activities.
Now more important than everything .... has he been tested for sexually transmitted illnesses? I think part of a partner's sign of love should include a test to make sure that there is no sexual infections present; especially if one or both partner's have had sexual intercourse in the past regardless of how many times. If he loves you, there is no reason why he can't assure you. And of course, don't forget the use of condoms and other birth control devices to protect against unwanted pregnancy. Never allow love to make you take foolish risks dishonoring one of the most important persons in this relationship--yourself.

Live with passion,
Dr. Charley Ferrer