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Why don’t all my orgasms feel the same?
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What is anorgasmia?
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At what age do orgasms begin?
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How long does it take to reach orgasm?
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How long do orgasms normally last?
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How often do people experience orgasm?
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How does “sex-change” (“transsexual”) surgery affect orgasms?
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How do machines and devices stimulate orgasms?
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How can scientists tell whether animals have orgasms?
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Are orgasms good for our health?
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Can an orgasm cause a heart attack?
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Can orgasms cause headaches?
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What causes “blue balls”?
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What is the effect of cancer and its treatment on orgasm?
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Does hysterectomy affect orgasms?
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Besides hysterectomy, do other female genital surgeries affect orgasms?
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Does prostate surgery affect orgasms?
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Besides prostate surgery, do other male genital surgeries affect orgasms?
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Are there surgeries that can improve a man’s chance of experiencing orgasm?
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How do brain injuries or spinal cord injuries affect orgasms?
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What treatments are there for erectile dysfunction?
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Does Viagra help women experience orgasm?
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Does vaginal dryness affect orgasms?
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What causes premature ejaculation?
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How do I have an orgasm while practicing safer sex?
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Can I get HIV/AIDS and other STIs from oral sex?
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What is the U spot?
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What is the A spot?
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What are the vaginal fornices?
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