A better take on sex

Much of my work is about bringing quality research on sex and relationships to the public. I do this through my research, media advice giving, and blogging.

Sadly, much media sex coverage is outdated or inaccurate. I want to help you get the best information every time.

I can help with:

Interpreting sex and relationship research

Unpick press releases, understand academic studies, unearth new sources of sex and relationship data

Sexual problems

Including sexual dysfunctions, problems with desire, sex and embarrassment, informing a partner about sexually transmitted infections

Sex education

Sex tips from basic to advanced!

Relationship difficulties

Jealousy, affairs, problems with communication, coping with arguments

Pleasure

How to get more, how to keep it, how to spice up your sex life

Sex and pregnancy

Tips and advice for you and your partner during pregnancy and after the baby arrives

I can't help with:

Discussing celebrities
Commenting on case studies
Advertising for participants for your feature or TV show on my website
Putting you in touch with participants in my or other academics' research
Discussing research that has not yet been published
Endorsing story ideas, products or services that are not based in evidence, or recognised by the sexological community

Please don't contact me if this is what you are after. I don't want to waste your time.

Contact me

You'll get the quickest response by using this email address
info@drpetra.co.uk

Want to understand research?

I've teamed up with the charity PressWise to produce guides on how to understand research, what you can expect from experts quoted in the media, and how to identify a good quality study.

I've created a list of resources specifically for journalists that you may find helpful.

Psychology explained

If you've any questions about the role of psychologists, or need to talk to a psychologist for a story, please call the British Psychological Society on 0116 252 9500, or visit http://www.bps.org.uk

You may also want to try:

Alphagalileo

An internet press centre for European science and the arts
http://www.alphagalileo.org