Category Archives: Sexual dysfunction

Am I bovvered…about not desiring sex?

By Dr Petra | Published: 22 February, 2010
A drug company has launched a new study and patient registry to measure female sexual problems. Using a five question quick checklist you can now be diagnosed as dysfunctional.
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American Psychiatric Association launches draft guidelines for DSM5 – consultation open til April, have your say

By Dr Petra | Published: 11 February, 2010
The DSM is the classification system used by psychiatrists and medics in the US and elsewhere to define, research and treat mental disorders. It's not without its critics and with the latest draft open for consultation you have a chance to share your views on how they aim to classify mental health.
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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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New trials of female sexual dysfunction drug (Flibanserin) will be reported this week

By Dr Petra | Published: 15 November, 2009
Here's the back plot to this latest drug for female sexual dysfunction and questions you should be asking about Flibanserin.
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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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