Category Archives: Sex and science stuff

The Sex Researchers (Channel 4)

By Dr Petra | Published: 16 June, 2011
Tweet Tonight sees the first in a three part series ‘The Sex Researchers’ on Channel 4 (10pm GMT). It will focus on the history of sex research, explain what sex research involves, and tackle worries the public have about sex (particularly the obligatory ‘am I normal?’ question). I’ve been a sex researcher since I started [...]
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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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Sex and science stuff 23/11/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 23 November, 2009
What's new in the world of sex and science this week? This week we're talking prostitution, sex blogging, genital surgery and a review of Chlamydia Screening.
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Sex and science stuff 12/11/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 12 November, 2009
What's new in the world of sex and science this week?
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Sex and science stuff 06/11/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 6 November, 2009
TweetOne story you can’t have missed in the past week or so was the sacking of Professor David Nutt in a situation where the government (yet again) disregarded evidence. Sadly it’s something we’ve got used to with this current administration. There’s been an interesting discussion about this over on Bad Science forums, although my favourite [...]
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Sex and science stuff 26/10/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 26 October, 2009
Here's a roundup of some of the sex/science stories that I've been following this past week.
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Sex and science stuff – 07/07/09

By Dr Petra | Published: 7 July, 2009
TweetLOADS of sex and science stuff to get through today, so let’s get cracking with the fantastic news that as of the end of last week India has overturned its law against homosexuality. Some are already calling it ‘India’s Stonewall’ and LGBT campaigners and sexual health groups have welcomed the ruling. While the change in [...]
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