The 2024 Australian Good Design Awards highlighted how design not only enhances functionality and aesthetics but also contributes significantly to societal advancement. ​ Among the standout winners was the Cliterate Model, which received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category for exceptional design and innovation. Cliterate was praised for offering a “groundbreaking approach to sexual health education with its spherical pull- apart design. The jury was impressed by how this tool facilitates accurate and respectful discussions..”   Congratulations to Dr Judith and graduates Charlie and Cara  from  @rmituniversity  School of Design and also to the very humble Pete from XProduct for their talent and unyielding commitment to designing this education resource. We are very grateful to you all and very proud of this award.

Cliterate meets The Guilty Feminist (Episode 400) during live recording Melbourne, May 2024 Possibly the biggest fan-girl moment ever for Cliterate founder, Anita Brown-Major during the live recording of Episode 400 of The Guilty Feminist, Melbourne Australia in May 2024. Such a priveledge to bring conversations about the importance of vu/va anatomy to the whole audience - both live and in replayed. Big thanks to this podcast for their important and fabulous work!! Watch this hilarious interaction between Deborah Frances-White and Cliterate founder, Anita Brown-Major – filmed during this live Podcast Recording. Listen to the full Podcast here The Guilty Feminist 400. Live from Melbourne Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Celia Pacquola and special guests Alison J Barton and Magda Szubanski, with music from Eliza Hull, Roya The Destroya, and Grace Petrie. Recorded 25 May 2024 at Hamer Hall in Melbourne, Australia. Released 17 June. Listen Here Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/400-live-from-melbourne-australia-with-celia-pacquola/id1068940771?i=1000659261438 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BmRIcI8GSVodny9glKP0s?si=b302be55c9e24294 Deborah Frances-White

COURSE 5 SEPTEMBER 2025 BRUNSWICK EAST Thrive Rehab presents a full day face-to-face workshop that aims to empower occupational therapists with OT specific assessments and interventions to address occupational sexuality & intimacy with their clients. More information here: https://www.thriverehab.com.au/sexual-health-intimacy-advanced-f2f?origin=builder

Since launching in 2023, the Cliterate model is now used in numerous education settings, including medical clinics, allied health clinics, sexual health and family planning centres, schools and universities. In Practice Since launching in 2023, the Cliterate model is now used in numerous education settings, including medical clinics, allied health clinics, sexual health and family planning centres, schools and universities. Cliterate can help educate patients and students about: Vulva anatomy education Sex education Sex therapy Pelvic pain Self-collected pap smears Perinatal Care Menopause and perimenopause Skin conditions affecting the vulva STI’s and STD’s Downloads and Courses Sexual Health Labia Diversity Download the free Labia Diversity PDF DOWNLOAD Cut-out Activity: History of the Clitoris Timeline Download this free Activity Sheet DOWNLOAD Schools & Universities Labia Diversity Download the free Labia Diversity PDF DOWNLOAD Cut-out Activity: History of the Clitoris Timeline Download this free Activity Sheet DOWNLOAD Allied Health Labia Diversity Download the free Labia Diversity PDF DOWNLOAD Cut-out Activity: History of the Clitoris Timeline Download this free Activity Sheet DOWNLOAD Medical Practitioners How Cliterate supports Patients and Medical Practitioners Read about how other practitioners use the model in pratice. DOWNLOAD Labia Diversity Download the free Labia Diversity PDF DOWNLOAD Cut-out Activity: History of the Clitoris Timeline Download this free Activity Sheet DOWNLOAD Participate We will continue to create resources to support the model in practice including downloadable guides and short courses. Please contact us if you have any suggestions. Suggestions ‘Often patients can’t conceptualise what’s going on with their own anatomy because they don’t know what their anatomy looks like, so then the unknown can be scary. I use the model to show the distribution of the dermatitis and explain: “this is where you put the ointment”. General Practitioner, Melbourne Australia

Scroll down the page to discover the different layers of the Cliterate model. Click on the labels to reveal further information about each anatomical element. Scroll down the page to discover the different layers of the Cliterate model. Click on the labels to reveal further information about each anatomical element. Vulva Basics Clitoral hood Clitoris Labia majora Labia minora Urethra Vagina Pubic hair Perineum Anus Click the labels Pelvic bone Clitoris Urethra Vagina Click the labels Clitoris Body Glans Bulbs Crura Click the labels

In a world fuelled by online opinions and more misinformation than we’ve ever seen before, looking to evidence based research is essential. It’s alarming to learn that “in Australia, between January 2011 and December 2021, 23.5% of vulvoplasty and labiaplasty procedures were performed on girls and women aged 25 years and under”. 1 Let’s talk about Labia Diversity Media representation of “normal” Societal pressures, fuelled by media and cultural taboos, often turn this natural diversity into a source of insecurity. Media rarely represents labia realistically, and when they do appear, they’re often altered to fit a narrow, unrealistic standard. In fact, Australian media laws (Guidelines for the Classification of Publications 2005 3 ) state the following for unrestricted publications: Realistic depictions of sexualised nudity should not be high in impact. Realistic depictions may contain discreet genital detail but there should be no genital emphasis. Prominent and/or frequent realistic depictions of sexualised nudity containing genitalia will not be permitted. Cultural silence adds to this issue, leaving many to question if they’re “normal.” Cosmetic procedures like labiaplasty have further reinforced harmful ideas about how labia should look, perpetuating the idea that some appearances are preferable over others. The result? Some people feel self-conscious or dissatisfied with their anatomy, even when there’s nothing medically or functionally wrong. This can impact body image, intimacy, and overall confidence. But we can change this narrative by embracing education, challenging societal norms, and celebrating the natural diversity of our bodies. Further info The Labia Library The Labia Library is an initiative of Women’s Health Victoria (WHV), an independent, feminist, not-for-profit women’s health promotion, advocacy and support service with a proud history of more than 30 years. Visit website The Vagina Museum The world's first bricks and mortar museum dedicated to vulvas – founded with the intention of busting the stigma of the gynaecological anatomy and be part of a societal shift from bodily shame to celebration. Visit website References: 1. Australian Government, Department of Health, Medicare Item Report, accessed June 2022. 2. Hayes, Jennifer A., and Meredith J. Temple-Smith. “What is the anatomical basis of labiaplasty? A review of normative datasets for female anatomy”. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2020). 3. Australian Government, Federal Register of Legislation. In a world fuelled by online opinions and more misinformation than we’ve ever seen before, looking to evidence based research is essential. It’s alarming to learn that “in Australia, between January 2011 and December 2021, 23.5% of vulvoplasty and labiaplasty procedures were performed on girls and women aged 25 years and under”. 1 So, what is the labia minora? Labia minora comes in countless shapes, sizes, colours, and textures. This body part is as unique as a fingerprint and as distinct as a face. Labia minora 2 Can be long or short, wrinkled or smooth, dark or light More common to protrude More common to be asymmetrical Has a role in sexual pleasure (it has erectile tissue) Protects the vagina from drying out and funnels the urine stream from the urethra