You may have seen a story in the media earlier in the week about the genetic component of the female orgasm. It cropped up all over the place including The Guardian, BBC News and New Scientist. Dr Petra Boynton (left), the sex and relationship psychologist, took issue with a few things about the research:

"Today the world of sexology, particularly those working in the area of sexual dysfunction got a little upset.

That's putting it mildly. Actually they were very angry about the latest study supposedly proving women's orgasmic problems are genetic."

In two excellent posts she proceeds to dismantle the research. Great stuff. This is what blogging is all about - a right to reply. And because of it, we're all better informed.
Women, orgasm and genetics & Women! Don't orgasm too easily

Making Habits, Breaking Habits

In his new book, Jeremy Dean--psychologist and author of PsyBlog--looks at how habits work, why they are so hard to change, and how to break bad old cycles and develop new healthy, creative, happy habits.

→ "Making Habits, Breaking Habits", is available now on Amazon.

Reviews
The Bookseller, “Editor’s Pick,” 10/12/12 “Sensible and very readable…By far the most useful of this month’s New You offerings.”

Kirkus Reviews, 1/1/13 “Making changes does take longer than we may expect—no 30-day, 30-pounds-lighter quick fix—but by following the guidelines laid out by Dean, readers have a decent chance at establishing fulfilling, new patterns.”

Publishers Weekly, 12/10/12 “An accessible and informative guide for readers to take control of their lives.”

→ You can dip into the first chapter, or check it out on Amazon.com.