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Sex is everywhere in culture - but rarely explored with real scientific depth.

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A groundbreaking new study has mapped the full network of clitoral nerves in 3D for the first time- revealing a level of complexity long overlooked in medical science.

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Professor Helen O’Connell AO has been invited to contribute to the Legends in Urology series in the Canadian Journal of Urology- an honour reserved for those who have made a lasting impact on the field.

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Read the ABC article and Listen to A 1998 chat about the clitoris HERE

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InSight+ MJA Melbourne Journal of Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald article Amanda Hooton and Joanne McCarthy

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Professor Helen O'Connell and Professor Caroline de Costa were invited to write an article for the Spanish Washington Post after their involvement in the successful El Aleph, Arts and Science Festival, organized by UNAM...

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An all new cliteracy organization Clitoris.io is launching its first International Clitoris Summit on May 22, 2021, featuring 18 renowned speakers whose pioneer work in medicine, sexology, arts, and activism has contribu...

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It is with great sadness that Professor O'Connell farewells her close friend and mentor, Dr Ed McGuire. Ed's continuous support throughout Professor O'Connell's surgical career was paramount. His championing of diversity...

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Professor O'Connell is honoured to have been named an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia,

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Medical textbooks are full of anatomical pictures of the penis, but the clitoris barely rates a mention, with many medical professionals uncomfortable even talking about it. Reporter Calla Wahlquist and associate news ed...

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Professor O'Connell is pleased to be appointed as Vice-President of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand.

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Professor Helen O'Connell is chairing the upcoming ICS 2021 Online: 14-17 October 2021.

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Read about Professor O'Connell as \"Woman of the Week\" in HEX Science here

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Calla Wahlquist from The Guardian speaks to Professor Helen O'Connell about her research on the clitoris, it's function and how she is redefining female sexuality. Read the article here

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While the world fights a global pandemic and cities and towns are ordered into lockdown, there’s so much more you can do in your home, alone or with your partner, to ensure health and happiness.

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Melissa Fyfe's story profiles urologist, Professor Helen O'Connell who mapped the clitoris and delved into the G-spot.

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