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“Puberty isn’t a one-time thing”, let’s change the narrative

As part of the Embracing Bodies campaign, Toby, a member of Brook’s Participation Advisory Group for 20-24 year-olds, reflects on why the way we talk about puberty is harmful for…

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‘young people are the experts’: listen to what we want from RSHE

A letter from young people to the Secretary of State for Education and Schools Minister about what young people want from the government’s RSHE guidance that is currently being developed….

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This guidance puts young people at greater risk

Brook’s response to the Government’s draft guidance for schools on gender questioning children. The Government’s draft guidance on gender questioning children displays a troubling lack of consideration for the needs…

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My hopes for the future of Relationships and Sex Education

Brook believes Relationships and Sex Education should be informed by young people’s needs and experiences. In this blog, we hear from Ellie, a Changemaker at SafeLives, about what she thinks needs…

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My RSE was too little, too late: let’s change this

Brook believes Relationships and Sex Education should be informed by young people’s needs and experiences. In this blog, we hear from Lybah, a Changemaker at SafeLives, about what she thinks…

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World aids day in southend: take charge and get tested

Taking charge of your sexual health is a key part of overall wellbeing, yet myths and stigma can create barriers to seeking necessary care. In this blog, Rutendo Chitiga, a…

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Embracing our Participation Journey

For #iWill Week Brook’s Head of Participation, Kelly Harris, looks back on our journey to develop meaningful participation work at Brook.  To celebrate #iWill Week and the ‘We Embrace our…

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Better RSHE is what young people want, and what we need

Jack Liepa, 22, is National Director of Sexpression. In this blog, he explains why the sex education he received at school wasn’t good enough, and how the impact of that…

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Open-sourcing Brook’s AI journey

At Brook, we’re excited about the transformative potential of AI in the delivery of clinical services, as well as the provision of information and advice. In this blog, Laura Hamzic,…

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7 Ways To Effectively Reframe Rejection

Sarah Louise Ryan is a relationship expert who has been working as a sex-positive professional matchmaker since 2011. She’s also a member of Brook’s 25+ Participation Forum. In this blog,…

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5 reasons why good RSE is not only important but essential 

In this blog, Rebecca Shutt, Brook’s Head of Education, talks about the evidence for Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in schools and why we all need to support high-quality RSE. …

Our Bodies Can Bring Pleasure, No Matter How They Look

Max Hovey is a writer, influencer and mental health advocate. For World Mental Health Day 2023, Max tells us about his relationship with sex, body image and mental health, and…