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Sex:Positive

Challenging society's negative attitudes about sex

If you want to live in a world which is more open and honest about sex and relationships, celebrates sexuality and embraces individuality then join the Sex:Positive campaign.

Brook’s young volunteers have created Sex:Positive to take a stand and challenge society’s negative attitudes about sex.

Join us in challenging a world where some people behave like sex is taboo, or stereotype all young people as risk takers and irresponsible, yet at the same time, deprive them of the vital information they need to empower them to make safe and healthy choices.

A Sex:Positive future is in your hands - PLEDGE TODAY

Your pledge

Today I pledge to help create a Sex:Positive society where we...

  • DO listen to what young people have to say
  • DO support young people’s right to express and enjoy their sexuality
  • DO support young people’s individual choices
  • DO talk openly and honestly about sex
  • DON’T feel embarrassed to talk about sex
  • DON’T exaggerate young people’s sexual behaviour
  • DON’T judge and demonise young people
  • DON’T allow young people to be bullied and hurt

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  • Being SexPositive is very important. Listening to everyone's view on Sex no matter their age and never judging anyone on their opinion. People are constantly learning about sex and the advice and services that Brook offer will help people to carry on doing this. I pledge to do what I can to be SexPositive and to encourage others around to do so as well.
    POSTED 15 Sep 2011 - Denice S
  • Sex is a natural and healthy part of human behaviour. Our sexual journeys are personal and diverse and this difference should be celebrated and talked about frankly and honestly. Regardless of nature of the sex we intend to have, we have the right to access information which helps us to understand fully the consequences of our actions and the right to choose, without pressure or fear of discrimination, which path we want to take. If we emphasise the benefits of good, healthy sex over the potential consequences of risky or unwanted sex then hopefully we will all enjoy sex positively!
    POSTED 2 Sep 2011 - Ed H
  • It's 2011, not 1911. We must allow people of all ages to be who they want, and that includes allowing young people to develop their sex and personal lives in their own way free from taboo, stigma and judgement as part of a healthy, progressive society.
    POSTED 26 Aug 2011 - James S
  • I pledge to make this a Sex:Positive world and help the movement!!!!
    POSTED 25 Aug 2011 - Yessica R
  • I will pledge to spread the word about the campaign accross the children and young people's workforce in Oldham through Oldham Children and Youth Alliance.
    POSTED 24 Aug 2011 - laura W
  • Too often, young people are offered only a narrow view of where their sexuality and sexual relationships should lie. Therefore, inspired by my brilliantly defiant sister (who refuses to be pigeon-holed by others' small-mindedness), I pledge to support a future in which all young people are treated fairly, in a fully inclusive, Sex:Positive society, where an open mind is the least we can offer to young people just starting out on the path to a fulfilling, happy sex life.
    POSTED 24 Aug 2011 - Laura R
  • Sexy Exciting Xhilarating Promotion Of Sex + Is To Include Variety Everyday
    POSTED 22 Aug 2011 - Hayden T
  • I will challenge sex:negative attitudes and will not be embarrassed to express my believe that we should be sex:positive.
    POSTED 16 Aug 2011 - Sarah L
  • always answer young people's questions about sex and relationships honestly and with the respect they deserve
    POSTED 16 Aug 2011 - ellen W
  • I pledge to support Brook in helping young people to make positive and responsible choices in their lives.
    POSTED 16 Aug 2011 - Hazel Blears MP .
  • I pledge I won't be too afraid or embarrassed to go to the clinic for free contraception.
    POSTED 4 Aug 2011 - Amber P
  • i pledge to be a good role model
    POSTED 3 Aug 2011 - chantelle T
  • I pledge to support my son and daughter's choices on getting the correct information about thier sex and relationships
    POSTED 19 Jul 2011 - Lynn T
  • I Believe that there should be better sex education in schools, I left school 2 years ago and I didn't leave with the the correct sexual education I wanted and I'm now pledging for a sex positive future for the younger generation
    POSTED 19 Jul 2011 - Autumn G
  • I pledge to be Sex:Positive because I want to ensure that all young people - gay and straight - have the education and support to grow up confident with their sexuality and in their own skin I am supporting Sex:Positive. I pledge to stand up for young people's sexual rights in the House of Lords.
    POSTED 11 Feb 2011 - Lord Alli
  • Brook’s Sex:Positive campaign is fantastic because it challenges negative attitudes about young people, sexuality and sex. It gets issues out into the open, it’s easy for everyone whatever their age to get involved and we really hope it makes a positive difference. We’re JLS and we’re supporting the campaign for a Sex:Positive future.
    POSTED 11 Feb 2011 - JLS
  • I will support the Brook campaign by speaking whenever I can in Parliament or to individuals about the need for positive sexual health for all young people
    POSTED 10 Feb 2011 - Baroness Massey of Darwen

 

News

  • Posted 3 May 2012

    Personhood

    Lucy Schultz worked as a young volunteer with Brook London last year. Here, she gives us a flavour of sexual health issues in America from a blog that she wrote in November - we hope to bring you more of these letters from Lucy throughout the year. Growing up in New York City and now attending Brown University, two of the most liberal places in the country, I sometimes forget just how terrifyingly conservative the United States can be.

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  • Posted 20 Mar 2012

    Interesting Photo

    Credit to The National Youth Agency Teambuilding activities for young people booklet, for the exercise used. Also, who likes my awesome paint skills? Anyone?

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  • Posted 20 Mar 2012

    Our first week

    My name’s Jack. I’m one of the new volunteers on the sex:positive campaign. I volunteered to write this blog, trying to usefully participate considering how much time I normally sit around on tumblr, and have been mulling over how to make this as interesting as possible to our followers.

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  • Posted 3 Feb 2012

    Congratulations Natalie G!

    Congratulations to Natalie G, Campaign Volunteer, for winning regional vInspired award for the North West Best New Volunteer and being shortlisted for the finals! http://vinspired.

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  • Posted 6 Jan 2012

    We need campaign volunteers!

    You will get experience in Working on Brook’s Sex:Positive campaign Working in sexual health Getting young people’s voices heard Working with your local community. You will get training in Team work, IT, admin, campaigning,  sexual health, outreach work. Plus Expenses will be covered An accredited qualification A grant opportunity At the end of the project you can apply for a grant of £250 Here is what previous volunteers have said about they experience: “… I’ve also fallen in love with Brook as an entity with such attuned morals and values that seems so difficult to find with other charities.

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