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The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible plastic rod that is placed just under the skin in the upper arm. It releases the hormone progestogen to prevent pregnancy.⁠⁠The implant releases the hormone progestogen (similar to the hormone progesterone that women produce naturally in their ovaries) into your bloodstream to prevent the egg being fertilised by the sperm. The implant interrupts the process by:⁠✅ stopping ovulation, ⁠✅ thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it harder for sperm to get through⁠✅ making the lining of the womb thinner so that a fertilised egg is less likely to implant⁠⁠Pros:⁠😊 Lasts up to 3 years⁠😊 Doesn't interrupt sex⁠😊 Over 99% effective⁠😊 Can reduce heavy periods and period pain⁠⁠Cons:⁠☹️ Can cause or worsen acne⁠☹️ Doesn't protect against STIs⁠☹️ Bleeding patterns may be irregular or stop altogether ⁠⁠Visit our website for full info about how the implant is inserted, what happens at an appointment, and how it is removed! Link in bio.⁠

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We're so excited to launch a new content series with our wonderful ambassador @RubyRare. We know that sometimes it can feel like you're the only person going through something, and that hearing from someone who has also been through it can be really helpful. Enter: Ruby! Ruby will be sharing some of her (extensive) wisdom with us, and giving some of their top tips for navigating things like gender, body image and coming out.First up is some advice on changing your pronouns! Pronouns are a way we see ourselves in the world, and changing them can be an important part of transitioning or experiencing your gender journey. If you're thinking about changing your pronouns or are in the process of doing so, remember that you're not alone. It’s exciting you’re discovering new things about your identity, so try to find the moments of celebration throughout this process!Do you have any other pieces of advice that you'd add?[#Accessibility: a carousel post with a pink and yellow background that lists some tips for changing your pronouns. There are cute doodles round the edges of the slides of things like hearts and stars, as well as little notes saying things like 'queer joy' and 'go at your own pace'.]

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Do you have a passion for supporting other people your age about healthy relationships? Or do you understand what it is like when you see something worrying in a friend’s relationship and don’t know what to do next?Talking to a friend about an unhealthy relationship is easier said that done. That’s why Brook is working with the Your Best Friend project to give women, girls and non-binary people the knowledge, confidence and tools to help their friends.We are looking for a group of 10 young people aged between 18-24 years who are women, girls or non-binary to help us to co-design animations to support this campaign. ❗ You must live, study or work in Wales to get involved in this project. ❗The project will involve you joining four online workshops with members of the Brook team between September and March. You will be asked to share your ideas about how best we can raise awareness about healthy, unhealthy and toxic relationships through animations and a social media campaign. As a thank you, you’ll each receive an Amazon voucher.If you’re interested in getting involved please complete a short registration form by clicking on this picture at the link in our bio. A Welsh version of the form is available (click on the top right of the form).For this opportunity we only have 10 spaces available, so registering doesn’t guarantee you a place on the project, and we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested.If you would like more information please contact the Brook Participation Team at participation@brook.org.uk

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