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How to safeguard when the internet becomes the new youth club 

For Sexual Health Week, we’re exploring how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Eloise Brame, Brook’s Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, talks…

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Contraception research and TikTok: Should we be concerned?

For Sexual Health Week we’re exploring how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Lara Steele, Brook’s Digital & Marketing Coordinator, shares findings…

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Queer films that shaped me

As part of their FeelScene campaign, Brook’s 20-24 Participation Advisory Group (PAG) are reflecting on the ways that media has shaped our perceptions of sex and relationships. In this blog,…

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Teen Dating: Tips for Parents

In this blog, Dr Harriet Heath, Education and Wellbeing Specialist in Wales, talks about how to navigate your teen’s first time dating. “They grow up so fast”. It’s a phrase…

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How stories can work better than textbooks for Sex Ed

To coincide with the release of her latest book, Not Going To Plan, author Tia Fisher explains why she thinks stories can be a powerful tool to engage with young…

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Our TikTok on anal sex went viral – and the comments were concerning

Eliza Bell is Brook’s Senior Communications and Policy Coordinator. In this blog she discusses the reasons behind a recent viral TikTok and considers why stigma around how we talk about sex…

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Brook’s initial statement on the updated RSHE guidance

Brook welcomes the emphasis in the updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance on pupil voice and a participatory approach. We know from decades of experience working with young people…

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Your Puberty Survival Guide: What You Need to Know

When you think of puberty, it might make you feel a bit awkward or embarrassed, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Puberty is a natural part of growing…

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Fighting maternal health inequality: A helpline for black women

Amina Hatia, Midwifery Manager at the baby and pregnancy charity Tommy’s, explains why they collaborated with Five X More to develop a specialist helpline to support Black and Black Mixed-Heritage…

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We need to talk about toilets – but not because of trans people

Lisa Hallgarten, Brook’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, talks about public toilet provision in the UK and how it should be improved for the benefit of the whole population….

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How Brook is Supporting Period Dignity in Wales

May 28th marks Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global movement aiming to break the silence and stigma surrounding periods. Brook is proud to be playing our part in this, especially through…

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5 phrases to avoid when teaching RSE

Brook’s Senior Communications and Policy Coordinator, Eliza Bell, highlights 5 phrases we might hear in the classroom that can add to stigma around sexual health, reproductive rights and mental health….