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Vaginal Lubrication and Arousal

The relationship between vaginal lubrication and sexual arousal, including physiological and psychological factors.

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Feb 1, 2026
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How to know if an older woman is aroused

can show the same basic physiological and behavioral signs of sexual arousal seen at younger ages—genital blood flow (clitoral swelling, vaginal lubrication), breast changes, and increased sensitivity...

Feb 4, 2026

How does vaginal anatomy vary and affect comfort with different penis girths?

is highly variable between individuals and dynamically changes with arousal, childbirth, menstrual cycle and position of the cervix, and that variability helps determine which penis girths are comfort...

Jan 15, 2026

How do lubrication, condom use and masturbation habits change penile sensitivity and sexual satisfaction over time?

Condoms have empirical evidence showing they raise vibratory thresholds—that is, reduce penile sensitivity—while self-reports about their effect on pleasure are mixed; lubricants reliably improve comf...

Jan 15, 2026

Do men prefer anal,oral, a handy, or in puss and how do they differ in feel on male genitalia

Men's preferences among oral, manual ("a handy"), vaginal ("in puss") or anal stimulation are highly individual and shaped by anatomy, context, and prior experience; objective studies in the provided ...

Jan 14, 2026

Which medical or psychological conditions can impair normal vaginal arousal responses and lubrication?

Several medical and psychological conditions—hormonal changes (notably low estrogen states), chronic disease, medications, pelvic structural and mucosal disorders, and mental-health factors—can impair...