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Social media and the rise of hyper-individualism: do we really not owe anyone anything? 

For #SHW26  we’re exploring how we can champion connection in an increasingly individualised world. In this blog, Brook’s Communications and Policy Manager, Eliza Bell, explores the rise of hyper-individualism and argues that it really does take…

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AI and connection: do we still need analogue intimacy? 

For #SHW26, we’re exploring how we can champion connection in an increasingly individualised world. In this blog, Dr Luke Brunning, Lecturer in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds and…

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What Sextortion Offenders Hope Young People Never Hear 

The rapid rise in sextortion presents a growing safeguarding challenge for everyone who works with young people. Glen Pounder, the Chief Safeguarding Officer for Scouting America talks about the one message we need…

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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,…

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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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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My Revolution Was Televised: Black Women, Sex and Representation On Screen

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, Yeleena explores…

How sex is represented on tv

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. TV has always shaped how…

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How to keep your children safe online

For Sexual Health Week we’re exploring how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Kate Jervis, Brook’s Head of Data and Analysis and…

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The Online Safety Act: what do the amendments mean for young people’s online usage?

For Sexual Health Week we are exploring how being chronically online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Sian Hopkins, Education and Wellbeing Specialist…

Growing Up Online: How Technology is Shaping Young People’s Sex Lives and Relationships
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How technology is facilitating abuse among young people

For Sexual Health Week, we’re exploring how being Chronically Online is influencing our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Meg Warren-Lister, Media and Communications Assistant at…

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Asking AI About Sex and Relationships: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know

In this blog, Education and Wellbeing Specialists Katie Cicco and Juliette Graham explore how AI can help young people learn about sex and relationships and explain the key risks parents,…