Category Archives: Vagina

A tragic case of medical misconduct

By Dr Petra | Published: 8 December, 2011
TweetIn 2008 Alice Dogruyol representing The Spa PR Company wrote to me requesting I plug a new genital cosmetic procedure – the g-shot. It involved injecting collagen into the vaginal wall. And was being spearheaded in the UK by a Professor Phanuel Dartey of Harley Street. I immediately noticed there seemed to be no robust [...]
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Where have all the g spots gone?

By Dr Petra | Published: 4 January, 2010
In 2008 and 2009 we were officially told by science that women absolutely, definitely and uncategorically have g spots. But now, four days into 2010, scientists tell us women actually don’t have them at all. What’s going on? Is this the rule of the new decade? Are g spots finally out of fashion?
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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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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, Sex tips/advice, Surgery, 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, Sex tips/advice, Vulva | Comments closed