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Reclaiming Pleasure: How Brook’s 25+ Group project reframed pleasure for a busy world

In this blog, Brook’s 25+ Participation Advisory Group reflect on their project, Reclaiming Pleasure, which added valuable content to Brook’s website and socials about how to find pleasure again in…

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FeelScene: How Brook’s 20-24 group project highlighted the importance of media literacy

In this blog, Brook’s 20-24 Participation Advisory Group reflect on their project, FeelScene, a successful social media campaign that puts the spotlight on how the media we consume portrays sex,…

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Exploring Pornography: How Brook’s 16-19 group project on porn came to be

In this blog, Brook’s 16-19 Participation Advisory Group reflect on their project, Exploring Pornography, taking us on their journey from a small idea to a great resource with a big…

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Emotional literacy is a public health intervention

Cameron Bewley, Brook’s Head of Commercial Development, reflects upon the Men’s Health Strategy, and how expanding our notions of masculinity can help improve boys and men’s wellbeing.  I grew up…

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What’s wrong with the Consent Tea Video?

In this blog, Alice Hoddinott, Brook’s Media and Communications Coordinator, talks about why we shouldn’t be using the cup of tea consent video in 2026. If you work in education,…

Men in film: How positive male characters can inspire boys and men

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, relationships and identity. In this blog, Eliza…

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Making RSE lessons accessible for SEND and Autistic young people

In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Product Development Manager talks about the development of Brook’s new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lesson pack that have been produced in consultation with Autistic young people and how…

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How the new RSHE Guidance fails young people with SEND

In this blog, Dr Helen Dring-Turner, Brook’s Neurodivergence Lead, explores what the new RSHE government guidance means for young people who experience a label of SEND and why it’s not enough.    Few changes, some minor improvements …

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Why we need to talk to teens about heavy periods

In this blog Lara Steele, Brook’s Digital and Marketing Coordinator talks about Brook’s work with BritSPAG to raise awareness of heavy periods among teens. Heavy periods are common among teenagers…

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A Different Kind of Hero: How Doctor Who shaped my understanding of masculinity and humanity

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, relationships and identity. In this blog, Oscar…

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Brook’s initial statement on the government’s VAWG strategy

The government’s new 10-year strategy to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) places a huge emphasis on the role schools can play in tackling harmful attitudes and behaviours. Brook…

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Stealthing: What is it and why do you need to know about it?

Our #SaferSexRules campaign is about three things: Condoms, Testing and Consent. In this blog, Media and Communications Coordinator, Alice Hoddinott, explores stealthing as a violation of consent and a criminal…

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A Year in Review from Brook’s CEO

In this blog Brook’s Chief Executive Helen Marshall, and our Chair Dame Sally Dicketts, proudly reflect on the strides we’ve made in our mission to ensure that excellent sexual health,…