Janice M Epp, PhD  
Female
Palo Alto - CA

Specialties: Female sexual issues, Adolescent sexuality, Male sexual issues

Interests: Erection problems, sexual issues, erectile dysfunction
Private Practice
Palo Alto - CA
Nov 18, 2008 05:51PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
Hi there. I'm so glad you asked about orgasms and your sexuality because the more knowledge you have, the happier your sex life will be. Regarding orgasm, here's some preliminary information for you: In women, the clitoris must be stimulated—either directly or indirectly—in order for orgasm to happen. The clitoris is our primary sex organ--not the ...
Nov 18, 2008 05:41PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
Hello. There are lots of possible answers to your question, but no one can give you a definitive answer without an examination. It might just be an irritation, but it also might be from an infection or inflammation. There's only one way to find out: see a urologist for an exam. Dr. J
Nov 18, 2008 05:22PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
Hello. There are many possible causes of your irritation or dry skin. The most common is that you aren’t wet enough. This is a reminder to only have sex when YOU'RE ready. Be sure that: 1) you’re turned on when your partner enters you and 2) you’re lubricated. If you ARE turned on, but are still dry, there are several excellent lubricants available....
Nov 18, 2008 03:33PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
As you say, your girlfriend is happy, you're happy, so what's the problem? It sounds like you may be worried that your penis is somehow inadequate. Men get so many messages that everything has to be bigger in order to be better; for instance, bigger wallet (more money), bigger car (more power), etc. It’s no wonder many men think their penis has to be som...
Nov 18, 2008 03:30PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
You're asking for something that is way too complicated to deal with in a forum such as this. I can't tell you anything about these two men because I don't know anything about them. And I can't tell you anything about yourself because I don't know you and I don't know the dynamics of your relationships. I CAN tell you that there are various contributin...
Nov 18, 2008 02:09PM in the Sexuality & Relationships Expert Forum
Hi Leo Almost everyone feels insecure about masturbation—or self-pleasuring. We all want to know that what WE do is OK. From your note, it looks like you feel that it’s somehow harmful or wrong. It sounds like you’re worried that self-pleasuring is some kind of “condition” or illness. Not true. There are no data to indicate that self-pleasuri...