Category Archives: Critical appraisal

Unpacking the Bailey Review on Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood

By Dr Petra | Published: 6 June, 2011
TweetToday sees the launch of the Bailey Review of the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood. A copy of the report and appendices available here. Background to this review here, with terms of reference here. More information can be found via their Facebook page and these videos. [If you are interested in evaluating the review – [...]
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, Bad science, Child(ren), Commercialisation, Parents, Review(s), Teenager(s) | Comments closed

Provisional DSM-V available for comment – add your views now!

By Dr Petra | Published: 24 May, 2011
TweetYou may remember my previous post on the revisions being made to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Over the past few years the existing DSM (IV) has been revised and the public invited to consult on its content. The DSM covers a range of mental health issues, which other bloggers and [...]
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Medicalisation | Comments closed

¼ men worried about the amount of porn they watch online

By Dr Petra | Published: 22 April, 2011
Radio 1 is the latest media outlet to seemingly stuff up a sex survey.
Also posted in Addiction, Bad science, Internet, Journalism, Pornography | Comments closed

Looking ahead: plans for this blog in 2011

By Dr Petra | Published: 12 January, 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 [...]
Also posted in (In)fertility, Postnatal, Pregnancy | Comments closed

Contraceptive Implants and Media Panics – what you need to know

By Dr Petra | Published: 6 January, 2011
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.
Also posted in Contraception, Journalism | Comments closed

The best and worst sex (and science) stories of 2010

By Dr Petra | Published: 29 December, 2010
TweetThis year seems to have just flown by, and what a busy one it was for research and stories about sex. From philandering footballers to STI statistics we certainly got to hear a lot about relationships. Here are some of the main stories I think made up the year in media, sex and science. The [...]
Also posted in Commercialisation, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Flibanserin, G spot, Health/care, Human rights/law, Politics, Pornography | Comments closed

‘Porn Block’ – a realistic proposal from the UK government?

By Dr Petra | Published: 20 December, 2010
This is a somewhat lengthy post, tackling a range of issues thrown up by the proposal to restrict access to online porn
Also posted in Child(ren), Commercialisation, Evidence based, Pornography, Sex education, Teenager(s) | Comments closed

World AIDS Day 2010

By Dr Petra | Published: 1 December, 2010
TweetToday is World AIDS Day with events taking place globally around the theme of Universal Access and Human Rights. You can follow discussions about the day with links to activities and organisations involved on twitter using the hashtags #WAD2010 and #PreventionRevolution Access is an important but often overlooked issue within this area. Getting education to [...]
Also posted in Academia, Activism and Open Access, Evidence based, Health/care, HIV/AIDS, Homo/transphobia, Human rights/law, Sexually transmitted infection(s), Uncategorised, Violence/Abuse | Comments closed

Reporting back on the ‘Science of Pulling’ – making science work for you

By Dr Petra | Published: 20 September, 2010
In this longer post than usual here's a summary of the Science of Pulling event held last week, an outline of the science of dating, problems of bad science in this area, and a discussion of why we need more research in this area.
Also posted in Commercialisation, Confidence/Esteem, Dating, Sex tips/advice | Comments closed

Sexual pleasure empowers women!

By Dr Petra | Published: 1 August, 2010
TweetThe e-journal Contestations is a cross cultural and cross disciplinary publication which tackles diverse issues around women’s health internationally. It seeks to create a platform to explore and discuss core issues around development, politics and health. The current issue debates the statement ‘Sexual pleasure empowers women!’ and opens with an outline of core issues relating [...]
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, Gender, Health/care, HIV/AIDS, Human rights/law, International | Comments closed