Sex 101: Final Exam

Dr. Jenni Skyler of the Intimacy Institute

Greetings, readers of BuffSecret.com! It has been my pleasure to share sexual knowledge with you this semester. In honor of finals week, we offer a recap in the form of this final exam. Answers will be provided at the end in italics.

1.  True or False: Lube is not a viable method of birth control.

2.  True or False: Online Dating is only for losers.

3.  True or False: Every teaspoon of male ejaculate contains 200-500 million sperm.

4.  True or False: I am a sex addict if I like to have sex multiple times a day.

5.  True or False: 90% of the country is completely heterosexual.

6.  True or False: Straight men can enjoy anal play as much as gay men.

7.  True or False: There is no such thing as a “weird” vagina.

8.  True or False: It is unhealthy to masturbate if you are in a committed relationship.

9.  True or False: One’s sex drive can fluctuate day to day.

Answers:

1- True! While lube can minutely aid in the prevention of pregnancy, it needs to always be accompanied with another form of contraception in order to be most effective. Also, keep in mind that when using condoms, water-based lubes are best for protecting the integrity of the latex. But keep using that lube anyway because it increases pleasure!

2- False! More and more young people are beginning to explore online dating via

sites such as OkCupid, PlentyofFish, Match.com, Jdate, and EHarmony.

3-True! The male ejaculate also contains microscopic quantities of vitamins and minerals. And contrary to popular myth, the amount of calories found in semen is negligible.

4-False! Sex is designed for pleasure and procreation. Many people enjoy frequent sex in a very healthy way. The possibility of compulsive sexual behavior can arise when having sex becomes forced, obligatory, or to mask a deeper pain. In instances such as these, it is recommended to seek support.

5-False! Using Kinsey’s scale of sexual orientation, only 10% of the population are fully heterosexual or homosexual. The remaining 90% are slightly to fully bisexual (i.e. 1-5 on the scale). If you don’t believe me, refer back to statistics class with bell curves and standard deviations.

6-True! Stimulation of the prostate gland can be highly enjoyable for all men. The prostate is basically a man’s g-spot. Prostate massage can also help prevent prostate cancer.

7-True! They vaginas and vulvas come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Each is like a unique and beautiful fingerprint.

8-False! Masturbation and self-pleasure are essential ingredients to a healthy sex life. Whether partnered or solo, masturbation helps you learn your own topographical body map and how you like to be touched. That said, if you masturbate to escape having sex in your relationship, support, therapy, or a new relationship is highly recommended.
9-True! Sex drive is basically desire. Desire lives in the brain. The brain changes it’s “mind” on a daily basis. Some days are busy, bored, stress, or annoyed. Sex drive can go latent at those times. Some days we are awake, aware, and in touch with the sensuality of the world. Those days our sex drive is going at 60 mph!

Have a great summer, and tune in again in the fall for more Sunday Sex Talk with Dr. Jenni Skyler.