HIV spread in China

Posted On: December 2, 2009

HIV is now spreading fastest in China through heterosexual sex, a trend demanding new strategies to stave off a rebound in the epidemic after years of progress in containing it, a United Nations report said. Data show that 40 per cent of new HIV infections diagnosed in China were acquired through heterosexual contact, with homosexual […]

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Paris: No Trousers for Women

Posted On: December 1, 2009

A decree banning women from wearing trousers in Paris is still technically in force, making the laissez-faire French capital theoretically stricter than hardline Sudan in the fashion stakes. The rule banning women from dressing like men – namely by wearing trousers – was first introduced in 1800 by Paris’ police chief and has survived repeated […]

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STI Linked to Advanced Prostate Cancer

Posted On: November 30, 2009

Researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the risk of aggressive prostate cancer and a common sexually transmitted infection. Trichomonas vaginalis infects an estimated 174 million people globally each year, and is the most common nonviral sexually transmitted infection. T. vaginalis can also infect the prostate and be a source of inflammation. The study, conducted […]

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Women Breadwinners Exaggerate Partner’s Faults

Posted On: November 27, 2009

Dr Rebecca Meisenbach, professor of communication at Missouri University, questioned 15,000 American female breadwinners for the study, to be published in the journal Sex Roles this week. Only women without children under 18 said they did not feel a strong sense of responsibility for the home. Little research has been carried out into the role […]

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Martha’s Self Portrait from ‘Tuesday Draw’ Week 1

Posted On: November 26, 2009

‘Tuesday Draw’ is a four-part workshop where we acknowledge and celebrate our bodies. Week one (Tues 17 Nov) of four was to draw a full-body self portrait. Mine is below: Description: I tried my best to do a realistic self portrait by looking into a body-length mirror sitting down. I had intentionally drawn my mouth […]

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Tuesday Draw – Week 3 of 4

Posted On: November 26, 2009

This is part three of four of our workshop series called ‘Tuesday Draw’. It is being restricted to only ladies for additional comfort level. Have you stopped and appreciated your body recently? Any of it? How about a small bit? We are often our worst critic and quick to judge our bodies harshly. We want […]

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What are Cougars?

Posted On: November 26, 2009

A woman over 40 who sexually pursues younger men, typically more than eight years her junior. The term is Canadian, appearing first in print on the Canadian dating website Cougardate.com and has been used in TV series, advertising and film. In a survey of 4,500 British singles by online dating service Parship.com, it showed that […]

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Visioning for 2010

Posted On: November 23, 2009

It’s the end of another year. Begin the new year with a clear picture of where you want to go and what 2010 should look like for you. You can do this through ‘Visioning for 2010’ workshop! Eros Coaching is organising a workshop where you can: 1) Learn the importance/ value of creating a Vision […]

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Put Sex Myths to Bed

Posted On: November 22, 2009

12 sex myths debunked. Note: 9 is missing. 1. You can’t get pregnant during your period – FALSE! 2. You can’t get pregnant if the man pulls out before he ejaculates – FALSE! 3. You can’t get pregnant if you shower or douche right after sex – FALSE! 4. You can’t get pregnant while having […]

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Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Rejected

Posted On: November 20, 2009

As we have heard time and again, abstinence-only sexual education doesn’t work. Now, a task force of public health experts has found no evidence that abstinence-only sexual education programs cut teens’ risk of sexually transmitted disease, HIV, or pregnancy. But the panel finds that sex ed that includes information about condoms and delaying sexual initiation […]

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Tuesday Draw – Week 2 of 4

Posted On: November 19, 2009

This is the second part of four of our workshop series called ‘Tuesday Draw’. It is being restricted to only ladies for additional comfort level. Next Tuesday 24 Nov, we are meeting to draw our vulvas. It is important that as women we celebrate the diversity of vulvas – different shapes, sizes, colours – because […]

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Reopening of Annabelle Studio

Posted On: November 8, 2009

I spoke at the reopening of Annabelle Studio at The Adelphi on Sat 7 November. The topic was “How to Manifest the Man of Your Dreams”. I am speaking at a networking event hosted by Whattherapy tomorrow.

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