Do hair on the breast suggest any pathology?

It is not uncommon for a woman to have a few hairs around the areola of the breast that does not need any treatment. However, they may be removed by electrolysis by a qualified person, if one so desires.

Which positions do women prefer?

The best position would depend on the individual’s preference and the woman’s anatomy. However, in personal interrogation with more than 3,000 women, if given a choice as to which position they would prefer, 75% of them preferred the female superior position. This is perhaps because the clitoris is stimulated well and it also adds a feature of novelty.

Is it necessary to stimulate the clitoris during sexual intercourse?

Some women report that they get enough clitoral stimulation during normal sexual intercourse. Some prefer a little pressure on the clitoris with the pelvic bone. Some prefer gentle stimulation along with a little pressure. For some women intercourse is enough to reach climax, while for others additional clitoral stimulation is essential.

Do clitoral adhesions lead to inhibited sexual response?

I have yet to come across a case where clitoral adhesions have inhibited sexual response. Besides they are extremely rare.

What conditions can make women frigid?

Distraction, disturbed interpersonal relationship, anti-hypertensive drugs, tranquilisers sedatives, hypnotics and sometimes oral contraceptives can all lead to decline in sexual desire. Any pain at the time of coitus, whether it is vaginitis, pelvic infection or different uterine position, may lead to frigidity of sudden onset.

What is female circumcision?

It is a barbaric custom of female genital mutilation that varies in the extent of mutilation perpetrated. Its most disfiguring form — the Pharonic circumcision practiced in Sudan and Kenya; involves cutting off of the clitoris, labia majora and labia minora followed by close apposition of the tissue that remains leaving only a tiny hole at the bottom for the passage of urine. This severe local mutilation makes sex, a painful encounter. In its mildest form, it involves excision of the clitoris or the clitoral hood alone. It is performed due to the misconception that unless it is performed a woman will become overtly promiscuous.

Do women ejaculate?

Few women do report squirting of fluid at the time of orgasm, but this is rare. Female ejaculation is an entity that remains to be proven.