Category Archives: Reproductive health

Review: Sexual Nature, Natural History Museum, London

By Dr Petra | Published: 31 May, 2011
Tweet Want to know what testicle size has to do with your relationship status? Whether a long tail may help or hinder you get a mate? Or what scents you might secrete to attract a partner? If so, head to London’s Natural History Museum where you’ll find a sexual surprise between now and October 2011. [...]
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Lovely news – this blog’s been longlisted for an Orwell Prize!

By Dr Petra | Published: 31 March, 2011
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 [...]
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Channel 4 sent complaint from practitioners re problem sex broadcasting

By Dr Petra | Published: 9 February, 2011
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 [...]
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11 years old, on the pill and sexually active? The media loses the news again

By Dr Petra | Published: 2 August, 2010
TweetParents across the UK are understandably being made anxious by news reports today suggesting: Rise in 11 year olds on the pill (Sunday Times) One thousand girls on Pill at 11: Huge rise in contraceptive prescription for pre-teens without parents knowing (Daily Mail) Huge rise in 11-year-olds on the pill (Telegraph) The UK appears afflicted [...]
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Politics, PR, science and evidence making – lessons from the field

By Dr Petra | Published: 27 April, 2010
TweetOne thing that has marked this election is the growing focus on science issues. This has partly been down to the interest of some politicians in the subject, and mostly due to the activism of a number of scientists (natural and social), science journalists and bloggers. The focus of these discussions has been around tackling [...]
Also posted in Evidence based, Safer sex, Sex education, Sexually transmitted infection(s), Surveys/questionnaires, Technology, Television | Comments closed

What’s going on with sex education in the UK?

By Dr Petra | Published: 26 February, 2010
In this past week sex education has been hot news in the UK. Reporting on this issue hasn’t always been clear and I’ve been overwhelmed with emails from parents, teachers and health practitioners asking about what’s going on. Here’s my answers to the most commonly asked questions which hopefully should clear up any confusion and bring you up to speed on what’s happening.
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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.
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So…..are you a sexpert?

By Dr Petra | Published: 30 October, 2009
On Wednesday I hosted a 'So, you think you're a sexpert?' quiz at London's Science Museum. Yesterday I posted the quiz for you to take if you couldn't make the event. Today it's time to see how you scored....
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So you think you’re a sexpert?

By Dr Petra | Published: 29 October, 2009
Last night I ran a quiz 'So you think you're a sexpert?' at London's Science Museum. Why don't you have a go at the test and rate your sexpertise?
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