As stated in my previous blog, I will now look into different models of how healthy behaviours can be promoted. These models mainly include; The health belief model, the theory of planned behaviour and the transtheoretical model of behaviour change.… Read more
Health behaviour and health promotion – Part 1 of 2
“Eat this because it’s healthy”, “drink that because it’s healthy”, “exercise like that because it’s healthy”. These are some common phrases that most of us have probably heard in our life. Behaviours undertaken by people to enhance their health are … Read more
Intersex-ing Sex and Gender
We have been socialised to believe that people can only have 2 biological sexes – namely male (XY) and female (XX). This is generally the norm, except in certain situations – in which someone is born intersex.
“Intersex” is a … Read more
I have a Fetish
Having a fetish means that a person experiences a form of sexual desire which is linked to an abnormal degree to an object, body part or even material.
Even if the main causes of fetishes have never been established some … Read more
Childhood Cancers in Malta
What are childhood cancers?
Locally, we have some statistics and data about childhood cancers. Although they are not the latest statistics, it can help us generate a picture of the incidence of childhood cancers. Childhood cancers, are cancers in children … Read more
People say they speak the truth. But Contradictions are all around us – Part 2 of 2
These are the bedrock for stability. They are the hallmark of a good plan. Unless we are able to find a stable place; a position which feels certain, we can hardly take decisive action in life. What I am saying … Read more
People say they speak the truth. But Contradictions are all around us – Part 1 of 2
Contradictions. They are all around us. They infiltrated all areas in life. But what are they exactly? A contradiction is simply a difference between a behaviour and a statement. An example may be telling someone how much you respect their … Read more
Don’t rush to the orgasm
When we think of sex, a lot of people think about orgasms. In order to have good sex, there needs to be penetration and both partners need to orgasm. But the truth is that a great orgasm doesn’t mean great … Read more
What will be different this Valentine’s Day?
If you have been in the same relationship for a long time, Valentine’s Day might seem like any other day…but should it be?
How can I spice it up?
- Be mindful of your partner, give them a generous
Sex and ageing – Part 2 of 2
In the last blog, we looked at some uncertainties around sex and sexuality at an older age. Here are a few more:
- Some men may notice that it takes them longer to get aroused and get an erection. At