Dr Rob  Hicks

Dr Rob Hicks

GP, Sexual Health Expert

Rob is one of the UK’s most prominent media doctors as well as being one of gurgle's experts. A practising GP, he also works in a hospital sexual health clinic. He lives in London with his family.Rob is a very popular radio doctor and also appears regularly on television in the role of medical expert and TV doctor.

A prolific health writer and medical journalist, he has columns in Reader's Digest, Men’s Fitness and Prima Baby magazines. Rob is the author of two books – 'Control your blood pressure: Keeping a lid on hypertension' and 'Beat your allergies: Find relief, feel free'.

Rob is a medical editor and medical writer for the BBC health sites and is also the medical script adviser to the successful BBC television drama series Doctors. Rob is a popular and entertaining public speaker who gives talks to consumer, professional and corporate audiences. An experienced presenter, he has fronted a number of corporate videos and been the spokesperson for many successful health campaigns. He is a medical adviser and communications consultant for a variety of organisations and is a highly respected media and communications trainer.

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Dr. Rob is cycling London to Paris July 2009 for Action Medical Research 'Touching Tiny Lives Appeal'. To sponsor Dr. Rob, visit http://www.action.org.uk/sponsor/robhicks.

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The start of braxton hicks I think!

Asked by JodieGooden.
Ok, so I've gone 28 weeks through my pregnancy with no problems after from morning sickness. I thought I had it easy. But today I think I'm starting to get braxton hicks! I'm not quite sure. I'm 29 weeks now so know that I could suffer from them now. I've had about four so far since 8am, they last a few seconds. A sharp pain, quite low around my front, feels like a tightening sensation and a pain occurs in the middle of my back, again quite low down. They are really uncomfortable! What do you think? Start of BHs?
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Itching (Sorry seriously tmi!)

Asked by smileyhappy.
Desperate for some advise! I had my lo 2 1/2 weeks ago and had an episiotomy, Im not bleeding any more but itching really badly down below in the evenings and at night, but not in the day! A bath helps a bit but its stopping me sleep and im already knackered! Is this normal or should I see a doc/ ask health visitor? Any advise would be much appreciated! x
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sex??

Asked by dancerdannix.
i am 19weeks pregnant, and my boyfriend is in to the sex toys etc! are they safe to use during pregencey?
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How do I know I am ready for sex again?

Asked by bobbiedoll.
I feel emotionally ready, but how do I know when I am psysically ready? My stitches had broken down so I'm not sure if I am healed up yet... Any help please? xx
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CURES FOR HEARTBURN??

Asked by Chrissie21.
I was wondering if anyone has any cures for heartburn instead of Gaviscon because i cnt stand the taste its minging lol x
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sex??

Asked by dancerdannix.
i am 19weeks pregnant, and my boyfriend is in to the sex toys etc! are they safe to use during pregencey?
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