Category Archives: Sex tips/advice

Reporting back on the ‘Science of Pulling’ – making science work for you

By Dr Petra | Published: 20 September, 2010
In this longer post than usual here's a summary of the Science of Pulling event held last week, an outline of the science of dating, problems of bad science in this area, and a discussion of why we need more research in this area.
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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 [...]
Also posted in Activism and Open Access, Dating, Sex positive | Comments closed

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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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, Health/care, Reproductive health, Sexually transmitted infection(s) | Comments closed

How to stuff your sex life

By Dr Petra | Published: 11 January, 2010
There are loads of sex guides available telling you how to have great sex, but what about some surefire ways to really have a bad time?
Also posted in Humour | 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 positive, 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 positive, Surgery, Vagina, Vulva | 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 positive, 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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