Category Archives: Teenager(s)

Age of consent, underage sex and media panics – what you need to know

By Dr Petra | Published: 19 July, 2010
Age of consent, underage sex and media panics – what you need to knowOver the past couple of years we’ve seen a particular preoccupation with Western media about underage sex. This has included the media frenzy over 13 year old ‘teenage dad’ Alfie Patten through to frequent media features on teenage pregnancy, abortions and [...]
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Contraceptive pills from your pharmacist? Looking beyond the media hype

By Dr Petra | Published: 16 December, 2009
You may have read in the papers that the oral contraceptive pill’s going to be available in pharmacists. It’s certainly got some right wing papers and faith based groups in a state. But is it true? And if so, how does this fit with current sexual health provision?
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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.
Also posted in Fantasy, Homo/transphobia, Movie(s), Parents, Sex and science stuff, Sex education, Sex positive, Sex tips/advice, Sexuality | Comments closed