Post-Abuse My Vagina is Chronically Tight & Dry

by Betty Dodson | Aug 30, 2018 | Betty Dodson, Desire, Dr. Betty, Overcoming Shame & Trauma, Penetration, Your vagina

Dear Betty, As a child and early teen I experienced sexual force by an adult repeatedly. I would squeeze my vagina very tight to prevent penetration. It only angered the adult and ultimately did not prevent him. As a result when I finally had sex with my someone in my...

How Can I Relax & Embrace Pleasure During Pregnancy?

by Betty Dodson | May 25, 2017 | Betty Dodson, Dr. Betty, Penetration, Pregnancy & Motherhood

Dear Betty, First of all, thank you for doing this noble work of yours. I have been in a loving, monogamous relationship with my man for about five years.  Before him, I had six partners and not really fulfilling romantic or sexual life. My first partner was...

Am I Asexual?

by Betty Dodson | Mar 16, 2017 | Betty Dodson, Desire, Dr. Betty, Overcoming Shame & Trauma

Hi Dr. Betty, I don’t know whether I’m asexual or what’s up with me. I’m a 24 year old girl. I can watch porn, get turned on and rub my clit until I orgasm, but whenever I’ve tried sexual things with someone else I just don’t get...

Will Using Organic Oil for Lubrication Give Me UTIs?

by Betty Dodson | Jul 3, 2014 | Betty Dodson, Dr. Betty, Menopause, Orgasm, Women's Health

Dear Dr. Betty, I’m 59, and I have just started to learn how to have enjoyable sex. I’ve been plagued all my life with UTIs. I’ve been warned to use only water based lubrications or I’ll get UTI’s, and/or urethritis. When researching G...

STI Makes Me Feel Like Damaged Goods

by Betty Dodson | Nov 23, 2013 | Betty Dodson, Dr. Betty, Women's Health

Hi Betty! I was recently diagnosed with HPV. The doctor gave me a thorough explanation about the virus. He helped me understand that HPV is more common than we think, that “almost everyone has it”, that it’s “no biggie.” He said to take care of my body and just go on...

Why is Everyone Scared of STIs?

by Betty Dodson | Nov 10, 2011 | Betty Dodson, Dr. Betty, Women's Health

Hi Dr. Betty, First off (and I know you’ve heard this from me a million times before): love the site, love the work you are doing, and you are absolutely my #1 sex guru forever. I turn to you again for advice on a situation I am finding particularly difficult in...