Celebrating USANZ Members

Urological Research and the History of Sex Toys

The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article on the history of sex toys, notably highlighting the work of USANZ Past President Prof Helen O'Connell AO.

While the article discusses a history which spans 28,000 years, it highlights Helen's significant medical contribution as the first person to fully map the clitoris in 1998 and the wider implications of this research.

The article, titled "What women want: How pleasure toys went mainstream", was published on 11 August 2025 by Lauren Ironmonger.

To access the article, please download the PDF or view the article online (login required).

Coloplast Awards

USANZ Member Dr Christopher Love was the recent recipient of two awards acknowledging his accomplishments in the urological community. 

Christopher received the Coloplast Centre of Excellence, an international recognition awarded to a select group of practitioners. This honour acknowledges his extensive experience and exceptional standards in urological implant surgery, delivered with consistently outstanding outcomes and strong commitment to mentoring and education in urology.

Additionally, Christopher was the first person in Australia to receive the Coloplast Millennium Award, recognising surgeons who have performed over 1,000 Coloplast penile implant procedures. 

Congratulations, Christopher!

Photo of Dr Christopher Love supplied by Coloplast.

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