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This Pride month, hear from Cassie about how society’s perception of her queerness affected both their mental health and sex life.Read Cassie’s full story in the link in our bio.

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Like with all sexual activity, some people enjoy anal sex and some don’t. There can sometimes be pressure to enjoy or be willing to try anal sex but it’s important to remember that sex isn’t about ticking off things you’ve done or trying to impress other people. If you've decided you do want to try anal sex, you might be wondering about douching. Douching is washing the inside of their anus and rectum with water to avoid potential mess. Swipe to find out more about douching. ⚠️ Deciding whether or not to douche is a personal choice and no one should pressure you into it. Never douche inside the vagina as this removes the helpful bacteria and can lead to the development of thrush or bacterial vaginosis. You may be recommended to douche your vagina if you’ve had vaginoplasty surgery but it is essential that you follow the doctor's instructions. Find out more about douching and anal sex in the link in our bio.

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We're officially on Letterboxd! 🍿 As part of our new campaign Feel Scene - unpacking how media shapes the way we think about love, sex, and everything in between - we’ve launched an account on Letterboxd so we can develop curated recommendations lists of what to watch on different topics, based on recommendations from our staff and volunteers. We’re kicking things off with our first list: Films to watch during Pride Month. Let us know what you think of the list and any films you’d add, plus what you’d like us to make a list on next! Follow us at BrookCharity to stay up to date with our latest recommendations - link in bio.

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In a monumental victory for reproductive health and rights, MPs have voted for an amendment that will put a stop to people in England and Wales being criminalised for ending their own pregnancy.Congratulations to our friends and colleagues across the sector who have campaigned tirelessly for this brilliant result. No one should fear investigation or prosecution for choosing to end their own pregnancy.But there is still work to be done - abortion remains in the criminal law, which is totally inappropriate for a safe, common procedure that is a vital element of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We won’t stop fighting until abortion is completely decriminalised across the UK and regulated just like any other health service.

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For some people, coming out isn’t an issue at all. For others, it can be incredibly difficult. Some people decide not to ‘come out’ to anyone, ever. Others decide not to ‘come out’ to their family, and only do so with friends.People need to do what is right for them. It’s important that you don’t put pressure on yourself to come out. If you do decide to come out, it's important that you allow yourself the time to feel comfortable, confident and trusting towards the person you are coming out to.This Pride Month head to the link in our bio to find out more about coming out.

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Anal sex is any type of sexual activity involving the anus. Anal sex can be enjoyable as the anus and the rectum (which the anus leads to) have sensitive nerve endings. Men and people with penises also have the prostate gland which can be pleasurable when stimulated. It’s perfectly normal to try anal sex and decide you don’t like it, or to just know it’s not something you want to try. Everyone’s sexual experiences and turn-ons are unique and are not defined by their sexuality. Like with all sexual activity, some people enjoy anal sex and some don’t. There can sometimes be pressure to enjoy or be willing to try anal sex but it’s important to remember that sex isn’t about ticking off things you’ve done or trying to impress other people. If you've decided you do want to try anal sex, here some top tips on how to have anal sex safely. Find out more about anal sex in the link in our bio.

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