Press and Media

Dr Marcus Squirrell

is frequently cited in Australian and international media on sexual health and behaviour, body image, steroid use among young people, the psychological impacts of social and news media and Sexual Themed-OCD.

Available to provide professional comment and contribute to media stories relating to psychology.

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12/01/2026 -Sydney Morning Herald - Finasteride and Sexual Dysfunction

https://www.smh.com.au/national/when-anthony-began-taking-a-popular-hair-loss-drug-the-side-effects-emerged-almost-immediately-20251112-p5neu3.html

28/12/2024 -The Guardian - Why are my biceps so small? (steroid trend )

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/dec/28/why-are-my-biceps-so-small-the-boys-and-young-men-turning-to-steroids

29/04/2024 - Herald Sun - Teens turn to dangerous steroids to 'bulk up' quickly

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/teens-turn-to-dangerous-steroids-to-bulk-up-quickly/news-story/c29ef7be132f1b339b0cbb8efb1d7a61

2024 - The Guardian - Doomscrolling linked to existential anxiety

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/19/doomscrolling-linked-to-existential-anxiety-distrust-suspicion-and-despair-study-finds

Cybersex, infidelity & early doctoral work

26/09/08 -The Sydney Morning Hearld- Cybersex & Depression

https://www.smh.com.au/technology/cyber-sex-causes-depression-study-20080926-gdswgv.html

28/02/10 -The Sydney Morning Hearld- Secret and Lives

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/secrets-and-lives-20100227-pa5q.html

24/09/09 - ABC News — Cheating common in Cybersex world

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-09-24/cheating-common-in-cyber-sex-world/1441284

01/09/14 - ArtsHub — Coming Out At Work

https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/is-staying-in-the-closet-bad-for-your-career-245594-2337272/

Academic & Conference contributions

World Association for Sexual Health Conference (2023) on Sexual-OCD

https://was2023.org/files/downloads/WAS2023-program.pdf

APS and other professional presentations summarising research on online sexual activities and treatment approaches.

(28/11/17) -LinkedIn -Sex Addiction: How excessive sexual behaviour treatment is shifting

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sex-addiction-how-excessive-sexual-behaviour-shifting-squirrell