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¼ men worried about the amount of porn they watch online
Radio 1 is the latest media outlet to seemingly stuff up a sex survey.
Posted in Addiction, Bad science, Critical appraisal, Internet, Journalism, Pornography Comments closed
Lapdancing research update – The Regulatory Dance
TweetThere are many times in a researcher’s career when you really wish you could have come up with a particular study idea, got it funded, and supervised it to completion. One recent example for me was the ESRC funded project that aimed to find out more about lap dancing. Over the past year researchers have [...]
Posted in Lap/pole dancing, Newspapers, Surveys/questionnaires Comments closed
Lovely news – this blog’s been longlisted for an Orwell Prize!
TweetIf you aren’t aware of it, The Orwell Prize celebrates political writing across books, journalism and (since 2009) blogs. The prize aims to commemorate George Orwell’s desire to ‘make political writing into an art’. More information on the prize (particularly the application process and values of the award) can be found here. Yesterday the longlist [...]
Posted in Activism and Open Access, Reproductive health Comments closed
‘Oi missus, where’s your blog gone?’
TweetA friend emailed me today, asking why I’d not posted anything on the blog for weeks. I was about to reply telling her she’d obviously not noticed I’d only just written something. Then I realised of course she was right. I have been extremely remiss in my blogging chores. After sharing my excuses with her, [...]
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Channel 4 sent complaint from practitioners re problem sex broadcasting
TweetOver the past few weeks parents, practitioners, young people and journalists have been concerned about the Channel 4 series ‘The Joy of Teen Sex’. This has led to a number of us deciding to complain to the Channel and recommend a way forward to ensure future programming is improved. Below is a copy of our [...]
Posted in Activism and Open Access, Bad science, Homo/transphobia, Parents, Reproductive health, Sex education, Sexuality, Teenager(s), Television Comments closed
“The Joy of Teen Sex”
TweetLast summer myself and several other sex educators, therapists and reproductive healthcare staff were approached by researchers from Betty TV working on a new programme commissioned by Channel 4 called ‘The Joy of Teen Sex’. The show was described as a cross between the established (and popular) Embarrassing Teenage Bodies and The Sex Education Show. [...]
Posted in Commercialisation, Intercourse, Medicalisation, Parents, Sex education, Sex positive, Teenager(s), Television Comments closed
Looking ahead: plans for this blog in 2011
TweetNow we’re into January I wanted to share some plans and developments for this blog. I’ve been blogging for six and a bit years, as a hobby in my spare time. It’s a space where I’ve been able to reflect on issues that bug me (like experiences in dealing with the media), highlight resources in [...]
Posted in (In)fertility, Critical appraisal, Postnatal, Pregnancy Comments closed
Contraceptive Implants and Media Panics – what you need to know
This post tackles the media coverage of the contraception implant, issues over safety and effectiveness and contains advice for anyone who might be worried about using the implant (Implanon). As well as information and resources for journalists and reproductive healthcare professionals.
Posted in Contraception, Critical appraisal, Journalism Comments closed
My sex and relationships predictions for 2011
Tweet Christmas is over, the New Year has begun. There’s only the last few unwanted choccies left in the tin and it’s time to take down the decorations. Pour yourself a glass of good cheer (or make a cup of tea), settle down, and let’s anticipate the year ahead. What’s 2011 going to bring us [...]
Posted in Activism and Open Access, Alternative relationships, BDSM, Health/care, International, Marriage/civil partnership, Predictions Comments closed
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