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As mentioned in Week 4, the clitoris is the only organ dedicated exclusively to sexual pleasure.

The clitoris is located above the pelvic bone, at the top of the vulva.  Most of the time, it is covered by a fold of skin called the “clitoral hood”.  When a woman is sexually aroused, the clitoris becomes erect, not unlike the penis. 

It varies in shape and size–it can be as small as a pea or as large as a small finger.  The head is attached to a shaft and a network of nerves that can extend up to five inches inside the body.  Size doesn’t matter…pleasure is derived from stimulation.

It may be difficult for a partner to find the clitoris, but much fun has been had in trying to locate it and the resulting pleasure when it is discovered!

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The pill is one of the world’s most researched and prescribed medications.  It is both a safe and effective method of birth control for most women.

There is no specific number of years that a woman can take birth control pills. You can take them as long as you need birth control if you don’t have a blood clotting disorder or uncontrolled high blood pressure.

A woman should not use the pill if she is over 35 and is a smoker, has an increased risk of heart disease.

A periodic review of your health and contraceptive needs is advisable.  There are other, equally reliable methods, should you need to exercise other options.

If a woman has no contraindications the pill,  it can be used through menopause.

To explore your full array of birth control options, please contact your nearest Planned Parenthood.

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No, it is not true. A woman can get pregnant anytime if sperm enters her vaginal canal.

There are many myths about how a woman can or can’t get pregnant, especially myths about sexual positions.  The bottom line is if sperm can and does enter a woman’s vagina then there is a possibility of pregnancy occurring.

A question that often comes up is that if a guy ejaculates on a girl’s upper thigh she won’t get pregnant.  That is not necessarily true. There is still a slight chance that some sperm will find their way to the vagina and pregnancy could occur.

But we don’t want to give the “woman-on-top” position a bad reputation:  it is true that when a woman is on top there is an increased chance she will have an orgasm. The position allows for more stimulation of the clitoris and therefore heightens the opportunity for orgasm and pleasure.  To read more about that magical little organ, please refer to Week 4!

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Globally, people are having sex an average of 103 times a year, with men (104) having sex more often than women (101). One in five adults have sex 3-4 times a week and 5% have sex once a day.  Geography seems to matter, too.  The Greeks top the charts at 138 times per year, with the Japanese only getting lucky 45 times a year.

According to the Kinsey Institute, 18-29 year olds have sex approximately 2.2 times per week, 30-39 year olds have sex 1.6 times per week and 40-49 year olds have sex 1.3 times per week. And don’t worry, people well into their 70s are still getting it on. A study done by the condom manufacturer, Durex, showed similar results, the average being 2.5 times per week.  

Several factors influence the frequency of sexual activity: the age of the person, the length of the relationship and how a person expresses their sexuality and sensuality. It is important to remember when talking about frequency of sex, what is normal or typical for one couple may not be for another.

When it comes to sex, quality is more important than quantity. Using all our senses can enhance sex, which can lead to more pleasure. According to  ABC News, the more people are enjoying their sex lives, the more sex they are having.

Marvin Gaye sums it up nicely:

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