Category Archives: Health/care

My sex and relationships predictions for 2011

By Dr Petra | Published: 4 January, 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 [...]
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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, Critical appraisal, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Flibanserin, G spot, Human rights/law, Politics, Pornography | Comments closed

Christmas Good Causes: for your consideration

By Dr Petra | Published: 22 December, 2010
TweetIt’s nearly Christmas and you may have already got gifts for friends and family. But if you’re still wondering what last minute goodies to buy, or can stretch to one more present, then here’s a few suggestions for charities and organisations who could do with your support. These are all programmes I feel are often [...]
Also posted in Abortion/TOP, Activism and Open Access, Contraception, Female Sexual Dysfunction, International, Medicalisation, Sex education, Sex positive, Uncategorised | 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, Critical appraisal, Evidence based, HIV/AIDS, Homo/transphobia, Human rights/law, Sexually transmitted infection(s), Uncategorised, Violence/Abuse | Comments closed

Love Geeks? Then buy a Geek Calendar!

By Dr Petra | Published: 1 October, 2010
Tweet Over the past few months, geeks, scientists, writers and presenters have been mulling over how to raise more funds and awareness for libel reform. This follows a number of recent high profile libel cases in the UK which have been seen as attempts to silence debate – particularly in areas of health and science. [...]
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Watch out you silver foxes, it’s Sexual Health Week 2010!

By Dr Petra | Published: 13 September, 2010
Tweet Today sees the launch of FPA’s Sexual Health Week 2010, with the focus of this year’s event aimed at the over 50s. Entitled ‘Middle Aged Spread’ it’s the first dedicated sexual health campaign aimed at this age group with the message for people in the 50+ bracket who are starting new relationships that they [...]
Also posted in Condom(s), Contraception, HIV/AIDS, Safer sex, Sexually transmitted infection(s) | Comments closed

80% of women have enlarged labia? That would be a ‘sex panther’ statistic

By Dr Petra | Published: 6 September, 2010
TweetFans of the movie Anchorman will no doubt be familiar with the men’s fragrance ‘Sex Panther’. If you hadn’t heard of it before, here’s your introduction… The fantastic line ‘they’ve done studies you know. 60% of the time it works every time’ has become a well known catchphrase. But I think it deserves far wider [...]
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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 [...]
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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, Condom(s), Contraception, 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!
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