Sexuality

Podcast series of radio documentaries that arose from the Medicalization of Sex conference that took place in Vancouver in April 2011. The three podcasts explore the way in which sex has been positioned in popular culture, in medical discourse and in the news media, as something that is not simply healthy at times, but as necessary in the maintenance of good health. It looks at how this kind of discourse affects how women view their own sexuality, how it plays into compulsory sexuality, and asks: Is sex necessarily "healthy"?

The three parts are:
Part one: Sex for health
Part two: The trouble with female genitalia
Part three: Barbara Marshall -- 'Sexualizing the Third Age

This book explores the lives of older women. Partnered, single, straight, gay, black and white nine extraordinary women, age 67-87, express with startling honesty and humor how they feel about themselves, sexuality and love in later life and the poignant realities of aging. This was also made into a movie.

Offers practical information about the risks and benefits of the latest pills and canvasses other approaches to understanding common sexual problems.

Read the New View Campaign’s comments on US FDA hearings for approval of Flibanserin:

“On June 18, 2010, the FDA Reproductive Health Advisory Committee convenes for the second time to consider a drug for "female sexual dysfunction" (the first drug, Intrinsa, failed in 2004). The New View Campaign opposes the approval of flibanserin, and is preparing factsheets and petitions, has spoken to endless media, and will be participating in the hearing as part of the section on public speakers. In combination with the materials we prepared in 2004 for the Intrinsa hearing, these resources offer a rich analysis of the medicalization of sexuality.”

Examines the social construction of sexuality and female sexual dysfunction.

Examines the impacts of epilepsy on a woman's sexuality.

Examines the impact that stress, overwork, major life events, relationship upheaval and sexual abuse can have on a woman's sexuality.

Looks at the twenty conditions that most often prompt women to seek health care. Provides relevant pathophysiology, patient evaluation procedures, diagnostics, and treatment.

Provides information for teens about sexuality, relationships and healthy sexual choices.

Propose aux lectrices et lecteurs une réflexion sur plusieurs aspects de la sexualité, la blessure et la guérison, l'éducation, l'identité sexuelle, l'affirmation de soi, l'estime de soi et la communication. // Presents readers with reflections on sexeral aspects of sexuality: wounding and healing, education, sexual identity, self-affirmation, self-esteem and communication.