Full Circle Pelvic Physio and Clinical Sexology

23/09/2025

No words 🤦‍♀️https://www.facebook.com/share/178y7M2F7a/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent.

RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these claims. Scientific evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD during childhood, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting the administration’s statement.

The causes of neurodivergence are incompletely understood and remain complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies raising concerns about paracetamol could not determine whether the medicine itself was responsible, or whether other factors explained the association.

A much larger and stronger study, published in 2024 by Ahlqvist and colleagues, looked at 2.5 million children in Sweden. When they accounted for important factors like family history of autism/ADHD and sibling comparisons, they found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and children developing autism or ADHD.

The use of medications during pregnancy should always balance the potential benefits against any potential harms - both of the medication and of the condition being treated - to the mother and the fetus. The Ahlqvist study provides conclusive evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the chance of neurodivergence in the offspring and therefore should be considered safe to use in pregnancy where there is a clear reason to do so.

People who are uncertain about medication use in pregnancy should discuss this with their doctor or midwife.

Learn more in a statement on the College’s website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/

05/09/2025

Had to share this! Step up men, it’s time to take one for the team!
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29/08/2025

A great article!

People often feel alone in their intimacy struggles, but peek behind the curtain of s*x therapy, and you may realise your concerns are not unique.

16/08/2025

This goes to the top of my book Wishlist! What a fascinating topic and how important it is to revisit our past… even if it is largely narrated by men’s impressions of female s*xuality …. a few women’s voices shine through. 🤣

A new book tells the history of the ancient world through women and what they had to say about their own s*xuality – flying in the face of misogynist male stereotypes.

19/06/2025

Final session for me before I head off to the airport . What a great topic to finish on ❤️

17/06/2025

Where is pleasure located in GPPPD research?? Today I had the “pleasure” of presenting my abstract at WAS2025 in Brisbane. Where’s pleasure??? Not there!

16/06/2025

Poster up…. my baby steps into research continues. Loving the diversity of topics at the World Association of Sexual Health World Congress.

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13/06/2025

Fantastic article highlighting that men too can have overactive pelvic floors and the role that high levels of stress can play. Pelvic Floor Physio and a Clinical Sexologist both really important people to have on your team if this is happening to you or someone you love ❤️

Physical therapists in New York are seeing an uptick in younger male patients with pe**le and bladder issues.

08/06/2025

A conversation I have regularly with patients. Less “spectator” and more showing up to experience the messy and frankly often quite hilarious sides of the human body. A hidden bonus of midlife and beyond ❤️

26/05/2025

I’m very excited to be asked back as a guest lecturer in the Masters in Psychos*xual Therapy program at Sydney Uni. Let’s hope I clear security with this lot 😳 *xualhealth

23/05/2025

Thanks to James at www.menshealthsolutions.com.au for my demo vacuum pump for pe**le rehab. My pre prostatectomy consults always involve discussions around post op Erectile Dysfunction so will be great to have this to show them **lehealth

01/05/2025

Another great article on the menopausal transitions. Keep them coming!

Perimenopause symptoms like mood swings, low libido and hot flushes can make life difficult for those who experience them. For partners, it can be confusing too. But there are ways to help.