Dear Sexpert,
Help! I think I have a UTI – when I woke up this morning and went to the bathroom, there was a burning sensation when I peed, and now I feel like I have to go to the bathroom constantly. What can I do to treat the UTI I have now and prevent getting one again in the future?
–Toilet Tormented
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Dear Sexpert,
I started a relationship a few weeks ago and I am having a lot of fun with my partner. They’ve been asking me to send “sexy” pictures of myself and I have sent a few. But after reading some articles about sexting, I am not too sure how I feel. Should I be worried? I don’t know how to bring it up since my relationship is pretty new.
—Uncertain Sexter
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The following article is an interview with Margaret Nachtigall, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist based in New York City. She is a Princeton alumna who was a biology major here. She went to medical school at NYU and did her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU and then a fellowship at Yale in Reproductive Endocrinology. She was kind enough to answer some questions relevant to college students!
Dear Sexpert,
My relationship with my partner has become pretty serious and we’re ready to be more intimate with each other. While I’m interested in experimenting with oral sex, I’m still not ready to do more than that. How do I explain this to my partner without offending them?
—Expanding My Horizons
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Dear Sexpert,
I have been looking for feminine hygiene products that are more eco-friendly, and saw a bunch of posts online about using something called the Diva Cup to decrease my carbon footprint. Can you tell me how it works? Is it safe and cheap to use, and is it all that much better for the environment?
–Thrifty Diva
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Dear Sexpert,
I am currently taking birth control because I am sexually active, and the pill has been my contraceptive of choice since I started. However, I have heard of a lot of women rushing to get IUDs instead because they are worried that a repeal of the ACA will make birth control too expensive. That way, they can charge the IUD to their insurance now and avoid purchasing new contraceptives for the next few years. Is this a good idea? Can I get an IUD at McCosh?
–Concerned (Birth) Controller
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Dear Sexpert,
I was hoping you could provide some clarity regarding reproductive health. Princeton is far from my hometown, so I don’t know how often I’ll be able to visit my gynecologist anymore… and I know I’m getting to the age where I should be getting things like pap smears and other screenings regularly. Can I get these at Princeton? And can you explain what should be on my radar?
–Paranoid about Prevention
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Dear Sexpert,
I normally let my pubic hair grow naturally and give it a trim every now and then. But lately, I’ve been thinking about getting it all removed. When I talked to my friends about it, we couldn’t decide on the best hair removal process. Is it better to wax or shave down there? Are there any drawbacks to removing the hair?
— Au Naturel
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Dear Sexpert,
From what I hear, things are beginning to get hot and heavy between my roommate and his partner. I wouldn’t be surprised if my room was their final destination after a night out this weekend. I’ve never had a roommate before, so what should I do if my roommate wants to have sex in our room? Where should I go?
–Dorm-less for the night
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Dear Sexpert,
I met a lot of friends in my Zee Group and OA and stuff, and was excited to go out with them during frosh week. It was a lot of fun, but most of them would take people home and then talk about all their hookups and stuff. I’m still a virgin, but I have been thinking about sex. I just don’t know if I’m ready, but I feel like it’s part of college. I need some advice, but I feel awkward talking about it with my RCA.
–Worried
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Dear Sexpert,
I recently started watching porn while masturbating and have found that I really enjoy it. But I’ve heard about studies suggesting that porn can be addicting and don’t know if I should regulate how much I watch. I’m also nervous about the lack of discussion around women’s enjoyment of porn—is it a bad thing if I like it?
~ Troubled Viewer
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Dear Sexpert,
My boyfriend and I have been have been having sex pretty regularly recently. He’s super great and caring and usually I think we are being pretty safe. He’s pretty good at pulling out, but last time he finished before he could! I’m kind of freaking out, how will I know if I’m pregnant?
–Insemin-Afraid
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Dear Sexpert,
Growing up, I learned that each month I should do a breast self-exam to check for lumps or signs of breast cancer. I wasrecently talking to a friend who said self-exams are controversial, but they didn’t remember why. Can you help me out? If I don’t do self-exams, how else can I protect myself from breast cancer?
— Feelin’ Myself
Continue reading Feelin’ Myself: How do I give myself a breast exam?
Dear Sexpert~
My love life has been pretty slow for a while and I haven’t had much luck meeting people in person. I’ve thought about trying online dating, but I’m too embarrassed to actually go through with it. I’m also worried about safety and being catfished. Do you think it’s still worth a shot?
–Digitally Apprehensive
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