Category Archives: Sex positive

“The Joy of Teen Sex”

By Dr Petra | Published: 19 January, 2011
TweetLast summer myself and several other sex educators, therapists and reproductive healthcare staff were approached by researchers from Betty TV working on a new programme commissioned by Channel 4 called ‘The Joy of Teen Sex’. The show was described as a cross between the established (and popular) Embarrassing Teenage Bodies and The Sex Education Show. [...]
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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 [...]
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The Science of Pulling

By Dr Petra | Published: 15 September, 2010
Tweet Tonight I’ll be hosting The Science of Pulling event, part of the British Science Festival a week long celebration of science, this year hosted in Birmingham. Have you ever wondered… - how much of your adult life are you likely to be single? - can one night stands ever lead to love? - do [...]
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Why ‘coulda, shoulda, woulda’ doesn’t work in sex education (whatever age you are)

By Dr Petra | Published: 5 February, 2010
The very wonderful Heather Corinna of Scarleteen (one of the best sex education sites imho) has a thought provoking piece about the kind of messaging we use in sex education. Entitled 'You should wait for sex, but if you can't...' it tackles some of the problematic issues that arise when we talk about sex. Things that are often meant in a well-meaning fashion but which can lead to confusion, mixed messaging and sex negative undertones.
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Renaming the hymen – fantastic new resource explains women’s bodies

By Dr Petra | Published: 22 December, 2009
Think you know all about the hymen? Maybe you're unsure what it is - or where it is. This fantastic new resource tells you all about the hymen, and I promise you'll learn loads from it. Read and share.
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, International, Sex education, Sex tips/advice, Vulva | Comments closed

Celebrating this blog’s fifth birthday!

By Dr Petra | Published: 30 November, 2009
It's five years since I started blogging. So please put on a party hat, help yourself to some nibbles, and join me for a look back over the past half decade.
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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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UK sex education will be statutory

By Dr Petra | Published: 5 November, 2009
But don't believe what you'll hear in the press - parents have been consulted and will be involved in what their children are going to be taught
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Love your vulva!

By Dr Petra | Published: 2 November, 2009
A new campaign invites us to love our bodies. Here's a summary of Vulvagraphics and links to resources that celebrate female genitalia.
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, Clitoris, Sex education, Sex tips/advice, Vagina, Vulva | Comments closed

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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