Video produced about the 24/7 struggles that young women face in a gendered world.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
My Beautiful Cervix.
If you haven't yes seen this site it is a must. You will see a photo of a womans cervix for every day of her cycle. This 25 year old woman has never given birth and has no history of STIs. Each photo was taken at approximately 10:00 pm every day starting the first day of her menstrual cycle. For the duration of this project, she used condoms as her birth control method so as not to introduce semenal fluid into the photoshoot. She did not use tampons or mooncups during her menstruation either.
This is a brilliant resource for showing young women how changeable the cervix and environs are during her cycle. The woman also identifies how she is feeling on most days eg: Sexy/tired/bloated etc.
Well worth a look.
Click Here to go to the site
This is a brilliant resource for showing young women how changeable the cervix and environs are during her cycle. The woman also identifies how she is feeling on most days eg: Sexy/tired/bloated etc.
Well worth a look.
Click Here to go to the site
Monday, May 21, 2012
National Youth Survey On Sex and Sexual Health Education
If you are a young person aged 15-29 & living in Australia
YEAH (Youth Empowerment Against HIV/AIDS) and AYAC (Australian Youth Affairs Coalition) invite you to take part in this national survey. Voice your opinions and help us lobby the Government to shape the type of sexual health information you would like available in your schools and the wider community.
PS: The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous.
PS: The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous.
Support for Same Sex marriage growing in ALL communities
Young men as victims of relationship violence
This is a pretty hard discussion to have.
We know that overwhelmingly women are the victims of male perpetrators of violence; however hat should not stop us from looking at young men as victims as well.
In some of my recent work I was talking to a group of 15 to 16 year old young men. In a group of 9 people, 6 of these young men had been slapped by their girlfriends at some stage in their relationship, they also spoke of being kicked and punched in the arm. NOT ONE of these young men believed that this was relationship violence. They believed it was a perfectly normal way for young girls to treat young men. Not only that but each of these young men believed that to retaliate would have been un-manly and weak. They believed that it was their duty to put up with this. By having this discussion I know that some will think that by looking in to this we diminish the impact that relationship violence has on women. That by having this conversation we disregard the women's experience of relationship violence. My thought is that men and women experience relationship violence differently - It is not a competetion to see who suffers most. This is an attempt to bring ALL dark things into the light for better examination.
In a paper published by the Australian Domestic Violence Clearing House Titled 'Men as Victims Of Domestic Violence' they said this:
Responding to domestic violence effectively requires an analysis of domestic violence that incorporates gender. This has been essential to naming violence and being clear about the causes of violence and who is responsible for abuse largely targeted at women and their children. Much data have been collected that confirms that women, in the overwhelming majority of cases, are the victims of violence from a partner (Egger 1995). An emerging question raised within the field is, “What about the men who are also victims of domestic violence?” To date there is little statistical data recording men as victims, either within Australia or overseas. This paper examines the available data about male victims of domestic violence. It also discusses what is known about men’s experiences of domestic violence and the implications for service providers. GO HERE TO READ MORE
It is time for all of us to look at relationship violence in all of its forms. Address it and work on eradicating any violence from the relationships that we all deserve.
We know that overwhelmingly women are the victims of male perpetrators of violence; however hat should not stop us from looking at young men as victims as well.
In some of my recent work I was talking to a group of 15 to 16 year old young men. In a group of 9 people, 6 of these young men had been slapped by their girlfriends at some stage in their relationship, they also spoke of being kicked and punched in the arm. NOT ONE of these young men believed that this was relationship violence. They believed it was a perfectly normal way for young girls to treat young men. Not only that but each of these young men believed that to retaliate would have been un-manly and weak. They believed that it was their duty to put up with this. By having this discussion I know that some will think that by looking in to this we diminish the impact that relationship violence has on women. That by having this conversation we disregard the women's experience of relationship violence. My thought is that men and women experience relationship violence differently - It is not a competetion to see who suffers most. This is an attempt to bring ALL dark things into the light for better examination.
In a paper published by the Australian Domestic Violence Clearing House Titled 'Men as Victims Of Domestic Violence' they said this:
Responding to domestic violence effectively requires an analysis of domestic violence that incorporates gender. This has been essential to naming violence and being clear about the causes of violence and who is responsible for abuse largely targeted at women and their children. Much data have been collected that confirms that women, in the overwhelming majority of cases, are the victims of violence from a partner (Egger 1995). An emerging question raised within the field is, “What about the men who are also victims of domestic violence?” To date there is little statistical data recording men as victims, either within Australia or overseas. This paper examines the available data about male victims of domestic violence. It also discusses what is known about men’s experiences of domestic violence and the implications for service providers. GO HERE TO READ MORE
It is time for all of us to look at relationship violence in all of its forms. Address it and work on eradicating any violence from the relationships that we all deserve.
Oral sex is the new goodnight kiss? For whom?
Here is some research from Kinsey Confidential to back up what we already know.
Gender Inequality And Hooking Up
Today’s young adults benefit from the greater acceptance of casual sex outside of marriage or even a committed relationship. But, that freedom may not be afforded to women as much as it is for men. For example, researchers have found that men are much more likely than women to achieve orgasm in heterosexual hookups, referring to this phenomenon as the “orgasm gap.” Like other forms of gender inequality, women may be losing out in the bedroom, as well. A new study suggests that women may also be missing out on receiving oral sex in hookups.
Maybe we should start talking to our young clients and reminding them pleasure should be a give and take. Not just a TAKE. Go here to read more.
Celebrity shows us the power of gender and ownership
This is a really good article from the blog sexbodygender that discusses the way the celebrity chasing, representation, media portrayal actually shows us many times assault, sexual assault and abuse of power but.... becuase it is celebrity we ignore it. By ignoring it all we are doing is maintaining the status quo: Below is a quote from the blog: Thanks to The Sociological Cinema for sharing this link.
Celebrity is possibly the closest analogue that blurs the lines of race and gender, and approximates the level of entitlement society feels about women’s choices, bodies, and sexuality, all the time. The invasive glare of the spotlight and the way people demand access to those who are famous, is comparable to the objectification women are subjected to on a daily basis.
Celebrity is possibly the closest analogue that blurs the lines of race and gender, and approximates the level of entitlement society feels about women’s choices, bodies, and sexuality, all the time. The invasive glare of the spotlight and the way people demand access to those who are famous, is comparable to the objectification women are subjected to on a daily basis.
Bicycle riding and genital sensations
I have just been reading some research entitled : The Bar Sinister: Does Handlebar
Level Damage the Pelvic Floor in Female Cyclists? Sarah N. Partin MSPH1,†, Kathleen A. Connell MD2,†, Steven Schrader PhD3, Julie LaCombe MD4, Brian Lowe PhD3, Anne Sweeney PhD1, Susan Reutman PhD3,Andrea Wang MD5, Christine Toennis BS3,Arnold Melman MD6, Madgy Mikhail MD7,Marsha K. Guess MD2,*Article first published online: 5 MAR 2012 published in The Journal Of Sexual Medicine.
Level Damage the Pelvic Floor in Female Cyclists? Sarah N. Partin MSPH1,†, Kathleen A. Connell MD2,†, Steven Schrader PhD3, Julie LaCombe MD4, Brian Lowe PhD3, Anne Sweeney PhD1, Susan Reutman PhD3,Andrea Wang MD5, Christine Toennis BS3,Arnold Melman MD6, Madgy Mikhail MD7,Marsha K. Guess MD2,*Article first published online: 5 MAR 2012 published in The Journal Of Sexual Medicine.
This research found that women that ride bicycles with handlebars
positioned lower than the saddle were significantly associated with increased
perineum saddle pressures and decreased genital sensation .
Modifying bicycle setup may help alleviate neuropathies in females. Additional
research is warranted to further assess the extent of the associations
Sexual Health and Law Stuff
I have just been re perusing the lawstuff website. There is so much in here that can be useful to workers and their young clients. For example the section on sex, love and health has topics covering the legal issues regarding: If you haven't had a good look around I suggest you have a look. A really great resource available to all of us.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Male -Female -Just Friends?
The following is taken from todayhealthtoday.com written by Stephanie pappas from Live Science.
Can men and women be "just friends?" A new study suggests the answer is yes — but guys may be more attracted to their gal friends than vice versa.
Men report more sexual interest in their female friends than their female friends do in them, and men are also more likely than women to overestimate how romantically interested their friends are in them. In most cases, sexual attraction within a friendship is seen as more of a burden than a benefit, the study finds.
Men who were romantically involved were no less likely than single guys to say they found their female friend attractive or to say they'd like to go on a date with her. Women who were romantically involved were also equally as likely as single gals to be attracted to their male friends, but they drew the line at dating, with fewer women in relationships saying they'd date their guy friend.
Go Here to read more
Monday, May 07, 2012
Nice Blog on young people and sexual health issues
http://projectunspoken.tumblr.com/
Here are some of the pictures from their blog. Give them a visit.
Here are some of the pictures from their blog. Give them a visit.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
sexual assault posted online
'Untold damage': alleged party sex attack ends up online Megan Levy
May 2, 2012 - 6:29AM
Four young people have been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a party in Melbourne’s west and footage of the incident was uploaded onto social networking sites, police say.
The alleged offenders are expected to be charged on summons with manufacturing and distributing child pornography and sexual penetration of a child under the age of 16 after the incident at a party in Altona Meadows in January.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jenny Wilson issued a warning to parents and young people about the ‘‘darker side’’ of social networking following the alleged assault, which was filmed and posted on multiple social networking sites for other people to view.
Click here tor ead more
May 2, 2012 - 6:29AM
Four young people have been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a party in Melbourne’s west and footage of the incident was uploaded onto social networking sites, police say.
The alleged offenders are expected to be charged on summons with manufacturing and distributing child pornography and sexual penetration of a child under the age of 16 after the incident at a party in Altona Meadows in January.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jenny Wilson issued a warning to parents and young people about the ‘‘darker side’’ of social networking following the alleged assault, which was filmed and posted on multiple social networking sites for other people to view.
Click here tor ead more
SHine Youthwork Training
Just a reminder: Shine FRESH (Freedom to Explore Sexual Health) course is coming to the Riverland in June; and.....
The Face to Face Youthnetwork updates begin on July 18th. The first one is held at SHineSA Woodville and the topic is 'Good Websites and Apps'.
For further information on either of these drop me an email or call Sharon Formosa on 83005317.
The Face to Face Youthnetwork updates begin on July 18th. The first one is held at SHineSA Woodville and the topic is 'Good Websites and Apps'.
For further information on either of these drop me an email or call Sharon Formosa on 83005317.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The G Spot
You may have heard recently that Adam Ostrzenski, MD, PhD claims to have discovered the G spot ( An anecdotally sensitve erogenous zone in women- contested by many to even exist). He did this by dissecting the vaginal wall of an 83 year old cadaver of a woman.
If you want to read more about this new discovery go here or/and here.
If you want to read more about this new discovery go here or/and here.
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