MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with '*sexual health'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:01:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746685&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fget-an-earful-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but school is still cool. And our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Earwax can be a pesky, pesky problem. Ear candling, placing a hollow, cone-shaped, lit candle in your ear, is a method a lot of people swear by. But is it safe? #MicroPollDiv_265330 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Friday’s Question: There are so many types of condoms, but which are the best for you? Latex condoms are the best at preventing pregnancy and the transmission of STDs. But, if you have a latex allergy and can’t use a latex condom, you could use a polyurethane condom, but it doesn’t provide protection that is as effective as... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746685 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:30:34 +0100 3746685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737193&cid=t_371752_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F1VjKoKWTRqc%2F We’re all for women with smart business plans, but we’re not quite sure what to make of Danish porn star Bobbi Eden’s new strategy: The buxom blonde announced that she would give blow jobs to all of her Twitter followers if Holland wins the world cup. She made the patriotic and social media-savvy announcement on Tuesday, and her Twitter followers have gone from 4,000 to 66,163. (Are you or your partner one of them?) The fateful match determining the exhausting work ahead of Bobbi takes place this Sunday, when the Netherlands and Spain vie for the world championship – and a lot of bragging rights. via Business Insider Post from: BlissTree Danish Porn Star's Ingenious Social Media Plan Makes Great Name for Women In Business (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737193 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:23:38 +0100 3737193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737022&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdanish-porn-stars-ingenious-social-media-plan-makes-great-name-for-women-in-business%2F We’re all for women with smart business plans, but we’re not quite sure what to make of Danish porn star Bobbi Eden’s new strategy: The buxom blonde announced that she would give blow jobs to all of her Twitter followers if Holland wins the world cup. She made the patriotic and social media-savvy announcement on Tuesday, and her Twitter followers have gone from 4,000 to 66,163. (Are you or your partner one of them?) The fateful match determining the exhausting work ahead of Bobbi takes place this Sunday, when the Netherlands and Spain vie for the world championship – and a lot of bragging rights. via Business Insider Post from: BlissTree Danish Porn Star's Ingenious Social Media Plan Makes Great Name for Women In Business (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737022 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:23:38 +0100 3737022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746691&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffeminine-hygiene-8-dumb-douches-sprays-and-wipes%2F Girls, the feminine hygiene industry thinks your vagina stinks. And not just smells bad, but you-really-should-do-something-about-that-stench bad. Luckily, these eight insulting products on the market will mask the horribly natural smell of our special ladyparts. (Wait, are we d-bags? Take our douching poll.) photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Feminine Hygiene: 8 Dumb Douches, Sprays, and Wipes (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746691 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:06:41 +0100 3746691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746692&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-you-douche-yes-no-maybe-take-our-poll%2F photo: Thinkstock After we quizzed you about a possible risk of douching earlier today, we wondered what everyone’s experience with douching was in terms of feeling femininely fresh. Do you love it? Hate it? Never done it? Tried it once and never did it again? Let us know by taking our quick poll below. #MicroPollDiv_264600 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree Do You Douche? Yes, No, Maybe? Take Our Poll (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746692 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:57:35 +0100 3746692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706611&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Fsexually-transmitted-infections-2010-vol-86-no-2%2F content page Fade Fave: Utilising the internet to test for sexually transmitted infections: results of a survey and accuracy testing Fade Skinny: The internet STI testing sites were difficult to contact and demonstrated unwillingness to answer consumer-specific questions. Test accuracy varied, with home tests having poor accuracy and mail-in specimens demonstrating high accuracy. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Internet, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706611 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:01:15 +0100 3706611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695752&cid=t_371752_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqYEtae2tZXk%2F SEX, SEX, SEX! And also a nice book giveaway from Random House. But the only way to enter is to take our (anonymous) sex poll and then re-tweet it or leave a comment under the post or on our Facebook page. So there. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695752 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:42:56 +0100 3695752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695537&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F184927%2F SEX, SEX, SEX! And also a nice book giveaway from Random House. But the only way to enter is to take our (anonymous) sex poll and then re-tweet it or leave a comment under the post or on our Facebook page. So there. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695537 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:42:56 +0100 3695537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683805&cid=t_371752_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FDWiv-u2u4zo%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes we feel like every song we hear is about love – especially when we’re not doing so hot in that area. Taylor Swift may have more of an effect on you than you’d like, too. A new study in France shows that when women are listening to romantic music, they’re more likely to agree to a date. Participants were left waiting alone for several minutes, listening to either a romantic or a neutral song. Afterward, they were brought into a room with an average-looking man, where they discussed food products. The researcher left the room, and the man asked the participant out. When listening to neutral music, only 28% said yes, and while they were listening to romantic music, more than half of the participants agreed. We’re wondering what happened wh... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683805 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:59:41 +0100 3683805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683594&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fromantic-music-and-dating-could-the-right-soundtrack-make-you-fall-in-love%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes we feel like every song we hear is about love – especially when we’re not doing so hot in that area. Taylor Swift may have more of an effect on you than you’d like, too. A new study in France shows that when women are listening to romantic music, they’re more likely to agree to a date. Participants were left waiting alone for several minutes, listening to either a romantic or a neutral song. Afterward, they were brought into a room with an average-looking man, where they discussed food products. The researcher left the room, and the man asked the participant out. When listening to neutral music, only 28% said yes, and while they were listening to romantic music, more than half of the participants agreed. We’re wondering what happened wh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683594 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:59:41 +0100 3683594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655743&cid=t_371752_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FYSkQY-XlbJU%2F The U.S. Army vs. STDs: We want YOU…not to get syphilis or gonorrhea. Check out Mother Jones‘ Gallery of the military’s decades-long war against STDs, in public service posters. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655743 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:56:16 +0100 3655743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655575&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F182690%2F The U.S. Army vs. STDs: We want YOU…not to get syphilis or gonorrhea. Check out Mother Jones‘ Gallery of the military’s decades-long war against STDs, in public service posters. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655575 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:56:16 +0100 3655575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640967&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F07%2Fexpert-advisory-group-on-aids-annual-report-2009%2F Title: Expert Advisory Group on AIDS Annual Report 2009 Skinny: Report from the Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) (an advisory non-departmental public body which is non-statutory) that covers the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Content includes: HIV prevention Surveillance of UK HIV drug resistance HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance Current treatment issues Breastfeeding transmission risk reduction trials HIV vaccine Testing incapacitated source patients for blood-borne viruses Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 11p. Published: 20/05/10  Filed under: AIDS, Grey Literature, HIV, NHS, Sexual Health Tagged: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS, Annual Reports, Grey Literature, HIV, Sexual Health (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640967 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:23:52 +0100 3640967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632391&cid=t_371752_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FHZZQvLbIpRY%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: When planning for a weekend in the sun, you definitely don’t want to forget your favorite natural sunscreen. But can you just slap on some SPF right before heading into the heat? How long before sun exposure should you apply sunscreen so your skin effectively absorbs it? #MicroPollDiv_259339 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Usually, the success of birth control pills is not changed by dietary or herbal supplements, but in a few ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632391 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:56:49 +0100 3632391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632250&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunscreen-smarts-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: When planning for a weekend in the sun, you definitely don’t want to forget your favorite natural sunscreen. But can you just slap on some SPF right before heading into the heat? How long before sun exposure should you apply sunscreen so your skin effectively absorbs it? #MicroPollDiv_259339 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Usually, the success of birth control pills is not changed by dietary or herbal supplements, but in a few ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632250 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:56:49 +0100 3632250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607447&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Finternational-journal-of-std-aids-2010-vol-21-no-5%2F International Journal of STD & AIDS 2010 (Vol.21 No.5) Title: Risk of Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy: effectiveness of guidelines-based screening in identifying cases Skinny: Defines the risk factors for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection among pregnant women. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online. Filed under: E-Journals, Pregnancy, Sexual Health Tagged: Chlamydia, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Sexually Transmitted Infections (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607447 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:56:14 +0100 3607447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592299&cid=t_371752_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffda_may_approve_female_viagra.php © helgasms!The FDA may approve a drug that does to women what Viagra does to men. A drug called flibanserin aims to help women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) by changing the levels in their brain chemicals associated with sexual libido. Women suffering from HSDD experience lack or absence of sexual desire for sexual activity for some period of time. HSDD is a sexual dysfunction in women that can affect relationships. Flibanserin - developed by Boehringer Ingelheim- works by reducing serotonin levels ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592299 Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3592299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577332&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fguidance-for-the-201011-human-papillomavirus-vaccination-programme%2F Title: Guidance for the 2010/11 Human papillomavirus vaccination programme (Schedule) Skinny: Dear Collegue Letter on the HPV vaccination programme for 2010/11. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 5p. Published: 17/03/2010 Filed under: Cancer, Cancer PH, Cervical Cancer, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Public Health, Sexual Health Tagged: Cervical Cancer, Dear Collegue Letters, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Primary Care, Sexual Health, Strategic Planning, Vaccination (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577332 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:20:50 +0100 3577332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577497&cid=t_371752_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fthe_pill_on_its_50th_anniversary_and_new_lifestylesa_condoms.php © Gnarls MonkeyThis month, "The Pill" will have been in use for exactly 50 years. And while we've taken great strides in the medical community in terms of contraception, we must still be very vigilant on HIV/AIDS, STDs and other viruses. The Pill can only help against unwanted pregnancies, but should not be the sole form of contraception for women, as The Pill does not eliminate the risk of diseases. According to Carol Carrozza, VP of Marketing for Ansell Healthcare, the makers of LifeStyles® ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577497 Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3577497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472068&cid=t_371752_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcancer-screening-tests-for-women.html It's Cancer Control Month, and one way to control cancer is to avoid it, prevent it, in any way possible. This can be achieved through nutrition as well as practical screening tests, whether you are a man or woman. In this post, the focus is on tests for women...this is the time of year when I have my physical and get the tests done that are recommended. Cancer screening tests women should have include the following:Mammogram - Have them done as often as your doctor suggests to prevent Breast Cancer, or catch it in it's early stages.  I have one every other year.  I am scheduled for one in about 2 weeks.  In my case, I'm thankful that my insurance covers this, without dipping into my deductible.  You should also learn to examine your own breasts between Mammograms, do s... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472068 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:55:00 +0100 3472068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3415981&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fsexually-transmitted-infections-2009-vol-86-no-1-2%2F Sexually Transmitted Infections 2010 (Vol. 86, No. 1 content page Fade Fave: Does it fit okay? Problems with condom use as a function of self-reported poor fit Fade Skinny: Men and their female sex partners may benefit from public health efforts designed to promote the improved fit of condoms. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Condom use, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Sexual Health (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3415981 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:52:30 +0100 3415981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346412&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fsexualisation-of-young-people-review%2F Title: Sexualisation of Young People Review Skinny: Home Office report on the sexualisation of young people looing at how sexualised images and messages may be affecting the development of children and young people and influencing cultural norms, and examines the evidence for a link between sexualisation and violence. Reccomendations include: launching an online ‘one-stop-shop’ to allow the public to voice their concerns regarding irresponsible marketing which sexualises children encouraging the government to support the Advertising Standards Agency to take steps to extend existing regulatory standards to include commercial websites requiring broadcasters to ensure music videos featuring sexual posing or sexually suggestive lyrics are only broadcast after the watershed ensuring games ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346412 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:09:49 +0100 3346412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342755&cid=t_371752_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2FDwVOgmouR7E%2F Many mid-life women experience changes in sexual health including vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse. Since many women do not discuss these issues, we are conducting an anonymous survey to better understand the types of sexual health issues women are dealing with so we can design appropriate educational materials. We appreciate your responses and will share our results. This survey is powered by SurveyGizmo’s online survey software. Please take my survey now (Source: Get Primed!) Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342755 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:43:00 +0100 3342755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335275&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fdid-you-have-sex-today%2F What does “have sex” mean? That’s what researchers wanted to know. Does having sex mean oral sex? Does it mean heavy petting? Or does it mean only acts where there is penetration? While it may not seem to be terribly important to understand what the term means among different groups of people, it actually is. When discussing topics that involve sexual health or abuse, everyone who is participating in the conversation and/or treatment/management, must be on the same page as to what “having sex” is. To clarify this, or in the hopes of clarifying this, researchers from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University wanted to see what the definition of “having sex” was to most people. This question had originally been asked in 1999, sparked by the then- U.... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335275 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:32:20 +0100 3335275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750301&cid=t_371752_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCanadianMedicine%2F%7E3%2Fw-LMEvR0x6Y%2Frather-unusual-public-health-initiative.html "Adventures in Sex City" is an interactive sex-education game produced by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, in Ontario, and it honestly has to be seen to be believed:You can read other media's takes on the game -- and compare their censoring of the image -- in stories from the London Free Press, the Globe and Mail and the National Post.Regardless of what you think of the public-health department's explicit approach, it's hard to deny that any game that asks you to choose to play as Wonder Vag, Willy the Kid, Power Pap or Captain Condom is bound to grab teens' attention. Get Canadian Medicine news by email or in an RSS reader (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750301 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 3750301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197896&cid=t_371752_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-sexual-arousal%2F Mona Lisa Smile Women in recovery from alcoholism or addiction may experience new or unfamiliar sexual sensations. While drinking or drugging sexual arousal may have ceased, been dormant, been inconsistent or excessive. In almost all cases women have questions about their arousal and how it affects their sexuality. In most cases a chat with a female doctor, sex therapist or a visit to a sexual health clinic will be fruitful. Women have 3 types of sexual arousal. These are; spontaneous sensations of genital arousal that are appraised as mildly pleasurable; persistent feelings of genital arousal that are experienced as mildly distracting but not especially unwelcome or bothersome; and continuous, intense, and persistent genital arousal that is extremely distracting, distressing, and worris... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197896 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:41:58 +0100 3197896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3194027&cid=t_371752_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FDUXbuvDrqxA%2F Mona Lisa Smile Women in recovery from alcoholism or addiction may experience new or unfamiliar sexual sensations. While drinking or drugging sexual arousal may have ceased, been dormant, been inconsistent or excessive. In almost all cases women have questions about their arousal and how it affects their sexuality. In most cases a chat with a female doctor, sex therapist or a visit to a sexual health clinic will be fruitful. Women have 3 types of sexual arousal. These are; spontaneous sensations of genital arousal that are appraised as mildly pleasurable; persistent feelings of genital arousal that are experienced as mildly distracting but not especially unwelcome or bothersome; and continuous, intense, and persistent genital arousal that is extremely distracting, distressing, and worris... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3194027 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:41:58 +0100 3194027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178745&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fmen-who-buy-sex-who-they-buy-and-what-they-know%2F Title: Men who buy sex: Who they buy and what they know Skinny: A sample of 103 men in London, England, who used trafficked and non-trafficked women in prostitution were asked about their experiences and awareness of the sex industry. Almost all (96%) bought sex indoors. Many reported that they were aware of pimping, trafficking and other coercive control over those in massage parlour, brothel, and escort prostitution. These men were frequently aware of the vulnerability and risk factors for entry into prostitution including childhood abuse, lack of alternative job choices, coercive control and homelessness. Publisher: Eaves Size of Publication: 32p. Published: 15/01/2010 Posted in Adults, Grey Literature, Sexual Health, Voluntary Sector, Vulnerable People Tagged: Grey Literature, People T... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178745 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:21:45 +0100 3178745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096785&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F17%2Farchives-of-pediatrics-and-adolescent-medicine-2009-vol-163-no-12%2F content page Fade Fave: Time From First Intercourse to First Sexually Transmitted Infection Diagnosis Among Adolescent Women Fade Skinny: Screening adolescent women for selected sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—by sexual history to identify risk and by laboratory testing to verify infection—is endorsed by clinical practice guidelines and implemented in at least some proportion of health visits for adolescents. Sexually transmitted infection screening is justified by disproportionate STI morbidity among young women, including pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, tubal infertility, preterm birth, and increased susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus infection (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Jo... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096785 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:29:14 +0100 3096785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029772&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F26%2Finternational-journal-of-std-aids-2009-vol-20-no-11%2F Journal of STD & AIDS 2009 (Vol.20 No.11) Title: Emotional intimacy predicts condom use: findings in a group at high sexually transmitted disease risk Skinny: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between condom use and emotional intimacy. The study was a gonorrhoea case-comparison study with the samples being drawn from public health clinics and select bars/nightclubs. Condom use with the last sexual partner was analysed along with intimacy with that partner assessed on a 3-point scale. Higher intimacy was related to greater condom use which was significant in men but not in women. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online. Posted in E-Journals, Public Health, Sexual Health Tagged: Condom use, Contraception, International Journal of STD &... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029772 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:58:06 +0100 3029772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984748&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F12%2Fyoung-people%25e2%2580%2599s-sexual-health-the-national-chlamydia-screening-programme%2F This report states that to have a significant impact on chlamydia requires overall testing levels of 26 per cent or above. Only half of Primary Care Trusts reached this level in 2008-09, six years after the Programme’s launch. Combined with the local inefficiencies and duplications, this shows that the delivery of the Programme to date has not demonstrated value for money. In 2007-08, five years after the Programme’s launch, 4.9 per cent of under-25s were being tested under the Programme, against a target of 15 per cent.  In 2007, the Department made the Programme a priority for PCTs, which led to a significant increase in activity; and average testing levels rose to 15.9 per cent by the end of 2008-09, against a target of 17 per cent.  Combined with testing in GUM clinics and other ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984748 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:08:55 +0100 2984748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930905&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fa-resource-for-developing-sexual-assualt-referral-centres-sarcs%2F Title: A Resource for Developing Sexual Assualt Referral Centres (SARCs) Skinny: Guidance identifying the the minimum elements essential for providing high-quality Sexual Assualt Referral Centres (SARCs) for victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse, including forensic medical examination. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 40p Published: 27/10/2009 Posted in Crime Prevention and Control, Grey Literature, NHS, Sexual Health, Violence Tagged: Crime Prevention and Control, Forensic Medicine, Grey Literature, Guidance, Sexual Abuse, Violent People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930905 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:03:04 +0100 2930905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828478&cid=t_371752_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F09%2Favoiding-need-for-hiv-or-aids-vaccine.html Research is a wonderful thing, and to wake up to news that some progress has been made toward a vaccine for a disease as terrible as AIDS is encouraging, but the results of a study done in Thialand are quite modest. There were about 16,000 participants in the study within an age range of about 18-30, all HIV negative when they started. About 1/2 were given a placebo, and the other half a mixture of vaccines. About 50 in the vaccinated group eventually got HIV while in the placebo group, about 74 got the disease. Is this a dramatic? I'm inclined to say no, but I'm not a scientist and don't know every detail that goes into a study (a lot of money for sure), so cannot judge. My focus is always more toward prevention.STD's (sexually transmitted diseases) are not something I spend a lot of time... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828478 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:00 +0100 2828478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820159&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F22%2Fmoving-forward-progress-and-priorities-working-together-for-high-quality-sexual-health-government-response-to-the-independent-advisory-groups-review-of-the-sexual-health-and-hiv-strategy-2009%2F Title: Moving forward: progress and priorities – working together for high quality sexual health: Government response to the Independent Advisory Group’s review of the Sexual Health and HIV Strategy Skinny: Government response to the Independent Advisory Group’s 2008 review of progress in implementing the 2001 sexual health and HIV strategy. The IAG’s comprehensive review entitled Progress and priorities – working together for high quality sexual health was published in July 2008. This response outlines the progress made in improving sexual health since 2001 and highlights how the Government will implement the IAG’s national level recommendations – including prioritising sexual health as a key public health issue – over the next two years. Publisher: DH Siz... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820159 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:33:39 +0100 2820159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814367&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Fnursing-times-2009-vol-105-no-36%2F This article describes the development of a nurse led drop-in sexual health clinic in a further education college and examines the issues for practitioners to consider when setting up a nurse-led service in this environment. The importance of working in partnership with education and youth services is also discussed. Contact the library for a copy of this article Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Further Education, Service Provision, Sexual Health, Young People, Youth Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814367 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:33:22 +0100 2814367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2634683&cid=t_371752_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fis-toronto-city-workers-strike-hurting.html The growing piles of garbage strewn across Toronto aren't the only detrimental effect of the city's public servants' ongoing strike, according to two recent, unsettling stories in the Toronto Star.Last week, the Star's Theresa Boyle recounted one infection-control expert's concerns that the prolonged absence of striking Toronto Public Health Unit are hurting the city's capacity to prepare to fight the expected resurgence of the H1N1 flu pandemic this fall."The bottom line is more people will die" if the striking workers remain on the picket lines, warned Dr Allison McGeer, a microbiologist and the head of Mount Sinai Hospital's infection control divison.Although pandemic planning is an essential service and therefore protected from the strike ("Planning for a pandemic in the context of the... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2634683 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2634683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561168&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fheart-2009-vol-95-no-14%2F content page Fade Fave: Sexuality and subjective wellbeing in male patients with congenital heart disease Fade Skinny: Considers physical and psychological concerns related to sexuality, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction and their relationship to patients’ quality of life in male patients with congenital heart disease.  Concludes that condideration of these matters should be  integrated into the regular consultations of these patients. The strong association between sexual health and subjective wellbeing emphasises the need for diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment of these problems. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Current Awareness Tagged: Athens Password, Consultation, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Erectile Dysfunction, Heart Diseases, Sexual ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561168 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:30:18 +0100 2561168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404959&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fchlamydia-%25e2%2580%2593-uncomplicated-genital-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Chlamydia – uncomplicated genital – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny:  Covers when and how to test people with signs and symptoms suggestive of chlamydia, and when to screen asymptomatic people for chlamydia infection in primary care.  Also the management of people with signs and symptoms strongly suggestive of chlamydia, or with a positive test result for chlamydia, including notification of sexual partners. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Chlamydia Infections, Diagnosis, Primary Care, Screening, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404959 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:43:21 +0100 2404959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256055&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ftoday-is-national-women-and-girls-hivaids-awareness-day%2F Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDs Awareness Day, so why not join Healthbolt and The Red Pump Project and spread the word.  HIV/AIDS remains one of those subjects that not talked about so much over the dinner table or when out for coffee with the girls. But prehaps it should be because the numbers tell us it’s a disease that does not seem to be going away. In fact, according this Snapshot of the U.S. Epidemic provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation, it seems to be growing… • Number of new HIV infections, 2006: 56,300 • Number of people living with HIV/AIDS: 1.1 million, including more than 468,000 with AIDS • Number of AIDS deaths since beginning of epidemic: 583,298, including 14,561 in 2007 • Percent of people infected with HIV who don’t know it: 21% So ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256055 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:29:45 +0100 2256055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112185&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F17%2Fsexbolt-saturday-asexual-you-are-not-alone%2F Remember Claire, the 105 year old who said ‘no sex was the secret to longevity’. Well, it turns out that she’s not alone in being disinterested in sex. Seems that that are a whole lot of people (research has the number at 1% of the population) out there who classify themselves as asexual - as having no interest in sex and feeling no sexual attraction. It’s a concept that most of us have difficulty understanding. We ask: How could someone be totally disinterested in sex? Don’t they want to make connections and have relationships with others? Don’t they want someone to love? And what about children and a family? David Jay has been wrestling with these questions most of his life. Early on, he realized that unlike all his friends, he really had no interest i... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112185 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:40:57 +0100 2112185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984715&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F24%2Fnational-mapping-survey-of-on-site-sexual-health-services-in-education-settings-provision-in-fe-and-sixth-form-colleges%2F The National mapping survey of on-site sexual health services in education settings: provision in FE and sixth form colleges found that the majority of FE colleges in England, working with their local PCTs, are now providing their students with quick and easy access to advice and support on contraception and sexual heath. At a minimum, these services include providing young people with confidential advice, condoms and/or pregnancy testing. The report suggests that providing high quality sexual health information and services during further education is particularly important, as this is clearly the time when many young people become sexually active. Posted in Grey Literature, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Sexual Health   Tagged: Education, Further Education, Grey Literatur... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984715 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:14:41 +0100 1984715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947036&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F09%2Fdiversity-in-health-and-social-care-5-3%2F This study attempted further development of previously tested audio methods of questionnaire administration and data collection, in order to assess their usefulness among individuals with type 2 diabetes living in Bangladesh. A total of 50 individuals, who spoke Sylheti and were attending the diabetes outpatient department of two different hospitals (one urban and one suburban) in Bangladesh, were recruited. All of them had type 2 diabetes. The audio questionnaires were tested and each participant’s opinions with regard to the administration and completion of audio-assisted methods was evaluated.Overall, the study participants did not report any difficulties in understanding and completing the audio-recorded questionnaires. However, participants reported finding the self-efficacy que... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947036 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:22:03 +0100 1947036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865523&cid=t_371752_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FAGrw2Ka_zVs%2F A new study found that premature ejaculation is not purely psychological. Genetics has a lot to do with it. Scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands studied 89 Dutch men who had "primary premature ejaculation", which means they suffered from it from their first sexual contact. They were compared with 92 men who had no such history. In men with premature ejaculation, the serotonin was deficient in the area of the brain that controls ejaculation. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that controls body temperature, sleep, sexual activity, appetite and emotions such as anger, aggression and mood. A common polymorphism (5HTTLPR) within the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene has been shown to influence the amount and activity of serotonin, so the authors postul... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865523 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:07:03 +0100 1865523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815279&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F22%2Fcasual-cigar-serious-side-effects%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,312,125174,"http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() So you enjoy the occasional cigar, do you? Well, if you’re in the camp that believes cigarette smoking is a no-no, but the occasional cigar is no biggie, think again. A recent article in Men’s Health lists the following as possible side effects to cigar smoking: * Frequent daily cigar smoking may double a man’s risk of throat, laryngeal, nose, esophageal and lung cancers, compared with those who don’t smoke. * Even a few puffs can raise your heart rate and blood pressure. * You are also at risk of exacerbating existing breathing problems like asthma. * And perhaps the scariest side effect of all? You may suffer weaker erectio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815279 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:26:42 +0100 1815279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812693&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F19%2Fsexbolt-saturday-allergic-to-semen-yes-its-possible%2F Did you know that it’s possible to be allergic to the white stuff (and I’m not talking milk here, people). Yep, that very tangible sign of a guy’s pleasure can leave his partner red, itchy, blotchy and more. What causes this is a sensitivity to the proteins in a guy’s semen, a condition which actually has a name: human seminal plasma protein hypersensitivity (SPH). A person can be sensitive to the proteins in the semen of most men, or to a specific guy’s proteins in particular. Symptoms of an allergy may include localized pain, itching, redness, swelling, hives or even trouble breathing! Most symptoms usually show up within 20 -30 minutes of contact and can last for hours or days. The severity really depends on body chemistry. How to treat this very unpleasan... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812693 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:12:23 +0100 1812693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1790261&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F13%2Fsexbolt-saturday-good-stuff-from-around-the-web%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,288,88866,"http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() It’s rainy here in my parts today - how ’bout you? And rainy days, as you know, are great days to stay in and, well, dance the horizontal mambo. If you need a little inspiration, check out these articles to get your motor running… * First off, get an idea for the kind of sex you want today by choosing one of the 7 types of sex all couples need. * Then, get ideas on how to get things going with 11 Fun (and Sexy!) Things To Do with a Man. * And finally, when it’s time to get down to business, break out of your missionary position rut by checking out this week’s featured sex position, The Couch Canoodle. Great stuff here! Happy ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790261 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:41:42 +0100 1790261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770452&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F06%2Fsexbolt-saturday-the-sex-position-better-than-an-underwater-adventure%2F It’s Sexbolt Saturday again, everyone, and today’s post will be short and sweet so your time is better spent, if you know what I mean, wink-wink. Today, I stumbled across a sex position (something you’ve told me you want to learn more about) that is sure to make both of your heads spin (be sure to read the tips included for the most benefit.) Called “The Mermaid”, all you need is a flat surface, a pillow and a dollop of flexibility. The rest is up to you. Looks like good stuff, all. Enjoy. And have a Sexy Saturday. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770452 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:19:08 +0100 1770452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693623&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F09%2Fsexbolt-saturday-ladies-arent-the-only-ones-with-spots-here-are-the-mens%2F Earlier in the week, I talked about the well-known G-Spot and lesser-known A-Spot that seemingly turn women into sexual mush (if you are able to find them, that is!) And contrary to popular belief, men also have “spots” - and it’s not their entire member. While that’s certainly a hot zone as well, according to Cosmo, men actually have 7 - yes 7! - different “Moan Zones.” Check them all out here, as well as explicit directions on how to stimulate these areas for mind-blowing manly excitement. Another Cosmo gem: 3 types of sex men crave. A fun read with plenty of ideas in case you’re in the mood for a little experimentation this weekend. Enjoy, my sexy friends. Enjoy! Tags: A Spot, G Spot, Health, Health Blog, Healthbolt, Mens Sexual Zone, Pleasure Z... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693623 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:55:55 +0100 1693623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1682952&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F05%2Fsexual-anatomy-by-the-letters-the-difference-between-the-g-and-a-spots%2F Would you believe that I just received a Sexual Anatomy 101 lesson from a teen magazine? It’s true. In the latest issue of CosmoGirl!, there is a Sex Q & A that gave this 30-something girl a good, solid schooling. So, we all know about the G-Spot. But did you know about the A-Spot? (Yep, another elusive “spot” that’s probably impossible to find.) Here is the difference, according to the magazine: Both: May or may not exist in every woman. Are hard to locate. Are spongy, small areas on the roof of the vaginal wall (your stomach’s side, not your back’s.) G-Spot: Was named for gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg, the first person to describe it in a published study. Is close to the entrance of the vagina. Can produce an ejaculatory-like fluid when stimul... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1682952 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:29:06 +0100 1682952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1676965&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F02%2Fsexbolt-saturday-positions-please%2F Last week, I asked you guys to tell me what you want to know more about in the, ahem, bedroom department. And one of you said “sex positions.” Well, lucky thing, I ran a feature on this very thing back in April. Give it a look - it points you in some fun directions (literally) and all but guarantees a great time. I want you to know I’m still on the hunt for more sites, but mind you, some of them are a smidge graphic. I’ll keep you posted though. As for the prolonging orgasms / multiple orgasms request, consider me on the case. In the meantime, read here to find out why orgasms are so darn good for you, as well as how to ramp them up a tad. I’ll be back, dear sexy beasts, with follow-ups to these questions and more. In the meantime, feel free to throw out even ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1676965 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:29:04 +0100 1676965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660714&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F28%2Fneed-to-get-your-groove-back-girls-5-ideas-that-may-work-for-you%2F Life, childbirth, stress…all these things (and more) can really kick a woman’s sex drive down in the dumper. And while there are no traditional drugs for women like there are for men, there are 5 possibilities that may work for you. Here they are: 1. Impotence drugs such as Viagra, Levitra and Cialis 2. Testosterone 3. Arginine 4. Anti-stress herbs 5. Experimental medicines Of course, there are thoughts and suggestions behind each of these, so be sure and read the entire CNN.com article. And good luck. Tags: Healthbolt, Sex, Women and sex, Womens Health, Womens Sexual HealthShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660714 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:23:40 +0100 1660714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657159&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F26%2Ftell-me-sexy-beasts-what-do-you-want-to-know%2F Happy Sexbolt Saturday, everyone! You know, I’ve been writing about sex (or linking to articles others have written) every week for about 8 months now, and it’s never dawned on me (until now) to ask you sexy beasts what it is YOU want to learn about. So, I’m asking now. If there is something about sex or relationships I can dig up for you, let me know. Chances are there are all kinds of peeps who want to know the same darn thing. Just leave me a comment here (you can be anonymous) or send me an email (use “Liberty’s” email address link in the right sidebar over there.) —–> Mostly anything is game for discussion, though I reserve the right to decide which questions fit well with the site. Please keep your emails and comments respectful, as I ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657159 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:13:30 +0100 1657159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1639034&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F19%2Fsexbolt-saturday-sexy-reading-for-your-weekend%2F Need a little sexalicious reading for your weekend? Check out these fabulous finds: Ever wonder why men turn into boobs when they see a pretty girl in a bikini? Find out here. Great news sex fiends - more sex equals less chance of ED (erectile dysfunction) as men age. Need another reason to dig into that juicy, drippy watermelon this summer? How ’bout for its Viagra-like effects? Find out more. And finally… Why exactly do nice guys finish last? Turns out there is a biological reason the ladies dig Bad Boys. Have a sexy weekend!! Tags: Erectile Dysfunction, Healthbolt, Sex, Sexbolt Saturday, Sexual Health, Watermelon as ViagraShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1639034 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:04:44 +0100 1639034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1581901&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F05%2Fsexbolt-saturday-is-christie-brinkleys-ex-hubby-a-sex-addict%2F If you’re married to former supermodel Christie Brinkley, do you cheat? Do you spend scads of money on porn? Do you broadcast yourself masturbating to a live internet audience? Um, maybe if you’re a sex addict. And so go the theories about Christie’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Peter Cook. Say some experts, all these behaviors point to someone who has an addictive sexual personality. Someone who has such low self-esteem that he chooses to indulge an 18-year-old mistress instead of forming a sensual and mutually-respective relationship with his spouse. Someone who likely looks to porn and unrealistic standards to get his engine running. Naturally, none of these experts have treated Brinkley or Cook, but it stands to reason there may be something wrong with this guy’s gray... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1581901 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:06:51 +0100 1581901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535717&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F21%2Fsexbolt-saturday-your-sex-capades-may-land-you-in-the-er%2F Image details: Caras Latinas served by picapp.com Happy Sexbolt Saturday, y’all! Got any bedroom plans in today’s line up? If so, good for you. But, remember, while getting funky in the boudoir can be crazy fun, it can also be, um, dangerous. Remember this post? The one about how a fella can actually break his saluting soldier? It’s true. Read it again if you need a refresher. If that’s not enough, you might also want to take a look at Sex Snafus that Ended Up in the ER, brought to you by the randy folks at Cosmopolitan magazine. You’ll get a great reminder why thermometers, hot dogs and rubber balls all have their place…and the bedroom ain’t it! So the lesson for the day? Have a great time in the sack (or wherever). Just be sure to use to common s... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535717 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:26:46 +0100 1535717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516413&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F13%2Fan-evaulation-of-brook-sexual-health-outreach-in-schools%2F (Executive Summary)  from the University of the West of England aimed to reduce the impact of teenage pregnancy and sexual ill-health amongst young people within the Neighbourhood Renewal Areas in Bristol. The service was delivered in sixteen secondary school settings including three pupil referral units. All schools were in areas of high social deprivation based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. The evaluation sought to assess the implementation of the Brook Outreach School Drop-in Service and the consequences for young people living in areas of high deprivation. Key objectives were to identify the patterns, reasons and outcomes of young people’s attendance and to explore young people’s views of the service including any perceived barriers to access. Views of professionals worki... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516413 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:22:14 +0100 1516413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1481831&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F31%2Fsexbolt-saturday-what-hes-faking-it-puh-leeze%2F Yes, ladies, your man can (and probably does) fake it from time to time. How do you like them apples? Shocking, of course. Conventional wisdom says that it’s the ladies who excel at Oscar-worthy fake orgasmic performances, while the boys are genuinely pleasured every time. But not so, says this article. In fact, due to increased usage in anti-depressants, and other life’s stresses, reaching the Big O can occasionally be elusive for menfolk as well. The cure? Same things as for the ladies: 1) Have sex only when you want to. Forcing yourself to have sex when you’re not in the mood can make you feel indignant and resentful. It’s not doing your partner any good either, since that feeling of closeness won’t be there if you’re mentally pulling away. 2) Relax.... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1481831 Sat, 31 May 2008 14:37:56 +0100 1481831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426300&cid=t_371752_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffor_std_awareness_month.php Though STD awareness should be an all-year campaign, April was STD Awareness Month. When I read and think STD, the first thing that comes to my mind is human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer. © fadedmilkyway Where do women get HPV? Through genital contact, from your sexual partner. From CDC: Genital HPV is passed on through genital contact, most often during vaginal and anal sex. A person can have HPV even if years have passed since he or she had sex. Most infected persons do not realize they are infected or that they are passing the virus to a sex partner. While the men should really be tested too if they have HPV, the focus has always been more on women. Take note: the men get HPV too and they suffer genital warts and caner too due to HPV, much like women are. In women ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426300 Wed, 07 May 2008 10:16:45 +0100 1426300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1376887&cid=t_371752_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fnew-mathematical-critique-of-canadian.html A new article from the University of Ottawa presents a unique take -- from a mathematical perspective -- on the controversial human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs that have arisen in various Canadian provinces over the last year or so.Whereas past criticisms of the immunization programs, which offer free voluntary vaccinations to pre-teen girls in Canadian schools, have focused on clinical and ethical concerns about the initiative*, the mathematical critique takes the opposite position: expand the vaccine campaigns beyond their current scope.In their April 10 article in the journal BMC Public Health, mathematicians Marco Llamazares and Robert J Smith? (yes, Robert Smith?'s name really includes the question mark) show that to successfully eradicate the targeted HPV strains, free ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1376887 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:01:00 +0100 1376887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368373&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F12%2Fsexbolt-saturday-proper-care-and-feeding-of-your-nether-regions%2F Happy Saturday, All! Today at Sexbolt Saturday, we’re focusing on the proper care and feeding of your nether regions. Well, maybe not feeding. That I’ll leave up to your own devices, wink wink. But care, yeah. Because it’s important to take care of all your bits and pieces for good health and a great sex life. First off, do you even know what you’re all about down there? A little anatomy lesson never hurt anyone, so check these out. Warning: these are not for the younguns in the family. Adult eyes only, please. For the Gentlemen: Big Pete and the Twins are more complex than you think. Take a look to find out what’s up with your penis - whether it’s up or not. For the Ladies: Ever wonder what all those folds and nubs around your vajayjay are intended for?... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368373 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:19:48 +0100 1368373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356075&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F07%2Fgood-sex-does-not-a-wired-life-make%2F To piggy-back on Liz’s post from earlier today, there’s a whole other issue to be dealt with for all those tech freaks roaming the earth - the lack of a good sex life. Of course, this is not true of everyone, just as not every blogger will suffer a work-induced heart attack. But it is becoming more and more evident that an overly-wired life does not equate to a stellar relationship in the sack. For example, back rubs can be a bit hard to finagle while your fingers are furiously texting on your Treo. Vaulting over a laptop to move in for a kiss can be a little discerning. And (unless it’s porn) playing your favorite show on your killer plasma TV while trying to get in the groove can be distracting at best. Starting to see a trend? In fact, thirty-seven percent of laptop ow... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356075 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:16:13 +0100 1356075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347334&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F02%2Fon-your-mark-get-set-have-sex%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 11655;picApp_imageWidth = 357;picApp_imageHeight = 535;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe(); Stop the presses! The old thought behind “longer is better” when it comes to the horizontal polka is bunk. (And yes, I’m talking about sex being longer, not something else being longer. That’s a whole ‘nother post, y’all). Anyhoo, it’s true. The word around the ‘net (and soon to be published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine) is that the optimal length of deed-doing is between 3 and 13 minutes. Yes, that’s all. And contrary to popular belief, even the lad... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347334 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:55 +0100 1347334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891022&cid=t_371752_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fsexuality-and-healthcare Patients have the universal desire to have information regarding sexual function but at the same time reluctant of asking healthcare professionals about it (Stern et al 1991). The aim of the piece of work is to define sexuality first. It will then appraise the different models of sexuality. The Ex PLISSIT model will be used in a case study of Lynda. And finally the discussion will focus on the advantages and the limitations of using the model. read more (Source: meta-ot blogs) meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891022 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:36:44 +0100 2891022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1332425&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F28%2Frisky-drinking-in-north-west-school-children-and-its-consequences-a-study-of-fifteen-and-sixteen-year-olds%2F Trailed in today’s media the report Risky drinking in North West school children and its consequences: A study of fifteen and sixteen year olds is a study of 9,833 15-16 year old school children in the North West, examining relationships between risky drinking behaviours (binge drinking, frequent drinking, drinking in public places) and demographics, income, leisure activities and access to alcohol. Negative consequences of risky drinking such as violence and regretted sex are also investigated. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1332425 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:22:38 +0100 1332425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1311112&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F253628957%2Fquarter-of-teenage-girls-test-positive.html I'm just going to sit here and sip my coffee and let that title, and that statistic, sink in for a moment. A quarter of teenage girls test positive for sexually transmitted diseases. Go ahead and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311112 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:13:13 +0100 1311112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1305318&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F15%2Fsexbolt-saturday-destination-fantasy-island-baby%2F Do you spend a lot of time on Fantasy Island when it comes to sex? Are you constantly dreaming up ways for you and your current partner (or someone else for that matter) to enjoy a romp and reach sexual heights previously unknown? If your answer is yes, you are so not alone. And what’s more: having sexual fantasies can be healthy and beneficial to relationships. Of course, this is all relative. Sure, acting out the fantasy your spouse has been ruminating on can strengthen your bond to one another. On the other hand, if constantly having mind-sex with an ex results in your shouting said ex’s name during the middle of lovemaking with your current partner, then, well…. If you do fantasize, maybe you fit into one of these “roles” as quoted in this new Fox News art... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305318 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:20:38 +0100 1305318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297683&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F12%2Ftop-tips-for-health-in-local-authorities%2F commissioned by ChaMPs (Cheshire and Merseyside Public Health Network) and from the Liverpool Public Health Observatory offers practical tips on joint working between the NHS and Local Authorities in the areas of: Reducing health inequalities Tackling obesity: Creating opportunities for healthy eating Tackling obesity: Creating opportunities for physical activity Improving mental health and well-being Promoting sexual health Encourage the sensible drinking of alcohol Creating a smokefree environment (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297683 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:44:24 +0100 1297683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1268643&cid=t_371752_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-is-good-for-your-health%2F   Lose weight. Reduce stress. Lower your cholesterol level. Improve your circulation. Live longer. Stay younger. Sounds like an ad for a new wonder drug right? In fact it’s a partial list of the benefits of humanity’s oldest and most pleasurable pastime - sex. People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction or codependency may benefit from this discussion and be able to recognise the benefits as they emerge from drunk or drugged sexual life. Most of us are aware of the feel-good benefits of sex while we’re engaged in it, but do you also know that there are benefits which carry on after the sweaty bodies have dried and the sweet talk has reverted to sports? For instance: Maintaining Ideal Body Weight There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. For every 3500 calor... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1268643 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:37:12 +0100 1268643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1268319&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F29%2Fevaluation-of-one-stop-shop-models-of-sexual-health-provision%2F In 2001, the Government published the National Sexual Health and HIV Strategy and one of the recommendations is the provision of more comprehensive and integrated sexual health services. One of the commitments in the strategy was to undertake an evaluation of different models of One Stop Shops.  Evaluation of One-Stop Shop Models of Sexual Health Provision, which has just been published provides valuable findings and information for PCT commissioners and service providers considering an integrated approach as well as those already providing integrated services.  It finds: There was some evidence that people attending the mainstream OSS for STI-related reasons were more likely to be offered contraceptive advice or supplies. The designated young people’s OSS was more likely than the ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1268319 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:40:19 +0100 1268319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1255108&cid=t_371752_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F241072280%2Fhiv-preventative-significant-boost-for.html Researchers at the University of Alabama (UAB) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say an experimental anti-HIV gel being tested in Phase II trial studies is safe for women to use on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255108 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:12:04 +0100 1255108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1241819&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F19%2Fgenitourinary-medicine-48-hour-access-getting-to-target-and-staying-there%2F   is a good practice guide for primary care trusts to help support clinics to reach the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) 48-hour access target by March 2008.  It builds on the 10 High Impact Changes for Genitourinary Medicine 48-hour Access (HIC). High impact changes detailed are: Measure demand and capacity across the local health economy Begin a process improvement project to inform service redesign Analyse and improve utilisation of the multidisciplinary teams in GUM Develop a separate pathway to manage screening of patients at low risk for STIs Review current access system and make it easier for patients to access the service Reorganise clinic opening hours to improve access Reorganise the physical environment to maximise the space available for seeing patients Reduce unnecessary clin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1241819 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:39 +0100 1241819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1231961&cid=t_371752_85_f&fid=36195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.tesstermulo.com%2F%3Fp%3D428 I’m glad to have read the news that the Quezon City Council has passed the ordinance allowing family planning to be taught in public schools.  However, they choose not to call it as “sex education”. Quoting Majority leader Ariel Inton: “I refuse to call it as an ordinance on sex education because we have almost completely revised what was originally filed. I can say we have changed the Juico proposal by as much as 90 percent.” It’s funny that they opt to do this, perhaps fearing that they’ll earn the wrath of the Church.  Situations like these have always reminded me of Rizal’s Novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.  It makes me wonder whether we’re actually regressing to that time when the Church wielded a much greater... Prudence, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1231961 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:35:46 +0100 1231961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1163180&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F20%2Finequalities-of-health-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-trans-people%2F Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people experience a number of health inequalities which are often unrecognised in health and social care settings. These briefings are intended to show that LGBT people can be younger, older, bisexual, lesbians, gay men, trans, from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities and disabled, and to dispel assumptions that they form a homogeneous group. The briefings provide easy-to-read guidance for health and social care commissioners, service planners and frontline staff. They aim to inform the delivery of appropriate services and to support health and social care professionals in their everyday work with LGBT people by providing fundamental awareness and evidence of LGBT needs in relation to health. Introduction Briefing 1: Working with lesbian, ga... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1163180 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:42:38 +0100 1163180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101671&cid=t_371752_85_f&fid=36195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.tesstermulo.com%2F%3Fp%3D400 With the mounting number of HIV/AIDS cases reported worldwide, one should wonder whether policies that are being implemented by the government and the health sector of each country and the public’s current perception of successful reproductive health advocacies are appropriate and truly functional in reality.  Scanning the news around the world, one will find disturbing facts that can make you think if the world has gone backwards or has preferred to stagnate. Increase in Birth Rates and STDs: due to promotion of abstinence or to encouragement of contraception use? In the U.S., teen birth rate rose for the first time in 15 years, reviving the debate about abstinence-only sex education. The new report offers a state-by-state breakdown of birth rates overall. Many of those with the hi... Prudence, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101671 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:22:37 +0100 1101671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070965&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F05%2Fstate-of-heatlhcare-2007%2F The NHS has improved dramatically over the last few years, but still cannot guarantee that basic minimum standards are being met for patients throughout England and Wales, according to State of Heatlhcare 2007: Improvements and challenges in services in England and Wales. More than a quarter of NHS hospitals failed to provide adequate emergency services for children and 48% could not provide children with a satisfactory service in outpatient clinics, the Healthcare Commission said in its annual report on the state of the nation’s healthcare. Key findings are: The health of the population is improving with significant increases in life expectancy, but there are major disparities around the country, particularly in poorer areas where there are often fewer GPs. Men are living over four... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070965 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:43:28 +0100 1070965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047922&cid=t_371752_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F24%2Ftesting-times-hiv-and-other-sexually-transmitted-infections-in-the-united-kingdom-2007%2F The sexual health of young UK adults worsened in 2006 despite a concerted public health effort to turn it around, figures show. In 2006, a total of 376,508 new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were diagnosed - up 2.2% on 2005, the Health Protection Agency found in Testing Times - HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United Kingdom: 2007 Young people aged 16-24 made up the bulk of cases of some of the most common STIs, including chlamydia. The report also warns of a continuing HIV and STI epidemic in gay men. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047922 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:23:57 +0100 1047922