Today is World AIDS Day and, once again, it looks like the western world really does need its annual reminder that this terrible disease is still very much a threat. Although excellent antiretroviral therapies have resulted in a large reduction in both deaths and incidences of HIV developing into full-blown AIDS, not everyone has access... Continue Reading →
If the covers of the best selling women's magazines were to be believed, you'd think we were all on a quest to have better sex. Even if that's true, the thing is... we don't all want to do it their way. Trying a new position, completing a quiz or sifting through lists of tips to... Continue Reading →
When you're a teenager, losing your virginity is often quite a big thing on your agenda. I remember wondering how I'd find a boyfriend, whether it was easy to kiss like they did in the movies and, later on, what on earth I was going to do when it came round to sex. There was... Continue Reading →
In an age when many people erroneously confuse good sex education with the idea that this can somehow 'corrupt' the nation's children, talking about sex is still often seen as taboo. Kids aren't given information they need by embarrassed parents and teachers, so they grow up without the knowledge to help them form healthy loving... Continue Reading →
No matter how easy it is to have safe sex and prevent a whole host of nasty STIs from getting their hands on your bits, there will still be people who moan that it's hard work. (These are the sort of people who probably don't look both ways before crossing a road and then wonder... Continue Reading →
I've been on the contraceptive pill since I was 18. It's almost 20 years since I plucked up the courage to ask my family doctor for it but, thanks to the sex and relationship education (SRE) provided by my school, I knew enough to prepare myself and take control of my body. In all those... Continue Reading →
Today I want to introduce you all to someone quite fantastic. While others are posting videos of cats and people falling over on YouTube, Laci Green is using her channel to educate people about sex. Laci runs a sex positive education project called Sex+ which consists of a biweekly video series, a weekly live show,... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite subjects to write about for BitchBuzz has been sex. Not only have I written opinion pieces and shared a few tips, but I've also reviewed sex-related books, conferences, exhibitions and museums. I've pondered why some people think burlesque is all about sex, discussed a bit of health and safety, and have... Continue Reading →
Last night I attended an event run by Save the Children to raise awareness of their Give Girls Power campaign. We discovered that, without the right information about sex and adequate contraception, girls are becoming mothers too young and their babies are dying. These girls are also unable to leave gaps between pregnancies and so... Continue Reading →
Who would you turn to for advice regarding issues in your sex life or relationship? If friends and family simply aren't an option - not everyone can share their problems with people they know - would you consider asking an expert? Many people do write to newspapers and magazines or radio and television shows who... Continue Reading →