Category Archives: Sex positive

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.

Also posted in Sex education, Sex tips/advice | Comments closed

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?

Also posted in Body Image, Communication, Desire, Disability, Orgasm, Seniors, Sex and science stuff, Sex education, Sex tips/advice, Surgery, Vagina, Vulva | Comments closed

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

Also posted in Politics, Sex education | Comments closed

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....