One in five people have a disability in Australia. Different prejudices exist around people who have a physical disability, are chronically ill, have an intellectual disability or mental illness. Cat O’Dowd busts some false stereotypes […]
Miranda Devine shamed and stigmatised women survivors of domestic violence in her last article titled ‘Demonising men won’t stop domestic violence’. There’s already enough blame heaped on victims by our society and by the perpetrators […]
Cat O Dowd goes through the most common mistakes people make when making love and how to avoid them. Follow this guide to be on your way to coital paradise. Same old routine Get in […]
“We turn wimps and geeks into supercharged macho studs.” Pick up artist products lure men through promising multitudes of sexual partners and the ‘cost-benefit’ analysis of casual sexual hook ups without the supposed ‘hassles’ of […]
Sexual bullying makes me sick. That is, any sort of bullying or shaming about someone’s gender or sexuality. Research shows that girls are disproportionately the victims of sexual bullying and that the bullying is usually […]
It’s the one hormone that the media fixates on. It’s held responsible for all sorts of behaviours, actions, drives and deviances. Results are misinterpreted and misunderstood and used as excuses for stupid actions. Can one […]
As a kink friendly sex therapist I’m frustrated with the book Fifty Shades of Grey. I understand the book has assisted many women in reawakening their sexual side but after reading it, here are my […]
How does the kinky brain work? Ciao’s resident sex therapist, Cat O’Dowd, caught up with professional dominatrix Kalyss Mercury, who is studying the neuroscience of kink at the University of Oslo. Mistress Kalyss Mercury is […]
What is the sexiest Halloween costume for men? • “Who wouldn’t leave their boyfriend for Edward Cullen?” Macy, Drummoyne • “There is something about bloodthirsty, pasty men that is inherently scary and sexy.” Rhiannon, Stanmore • “I know […]