Category Archives: Condom(s)

‘Rigged for her displeasure’* – Problems with Durex’s UK Sex Survey 2010

By Dr Petra | Published: 29 March, 2010
‘Rigged for her displeasure’* – Problems with Durex’s UK Sex Survey 2010The latest UK Durex Sex Survey was launched this weekend, and it’s clearly pinned around topical media favourites of cheating, sexting and promiscuity. Among other things the study claims British people have sex four to five times a week, and paints a [...]
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Celebrating National Condom Week

By Dr Petra | Published: 16 February, 2010
Celebrating National Condom Week This week's national condom week, and in case you hadn't been thinking about male or female condoms it's a good time to reflect about what they can bring to your sex lives. Long gone are the days where condoms are thick, smelly and come with the spermicidal pessary that bleaches your boyfriends carpet [...]
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Where to get advice about your sexual, reproductive or relationship health

By Dr Petra | Published: 15 January, 2010
Many of us need advice or help with our sex or relationships health. That might mean an STI test, advice on contraception, or help with addressing sex or relationship problems. It can be confusing to know where to go and ask for advice, so this guide outlines where you can get help along with resources to help yourself.
Also posted in (In)fertility, Abortion/TOP, Contraception, Health/care, Reproductive health, Sex tips/advice, Sexually transmitted infection(s) | Comments closed

10 things you can do in the fight against HIV/AIDS

By Dr Petra | Published: 1 December, 2009
It’s World AIDS Day and there’s rightfully a lot of attention on the issues of HIV/AIDS, but what can you do to help? Read on for 10 things you might do. Please feel free to share these widely!
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, HIV/AIDS, Health/care, International, Politics, Prostitution, Safer sex, Sex education, Sexuality, Sexually transmitted infection(s) | Comments closed