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How to engage boys and young men in RSE 

We know what a powerful tool RSE can be when it’s done right, which is why engaging students of all genders is so important. In this blog, Media and Communications…

How to make misogyny education meaningful for young people

Tabitha Jukes, an Education and Wellbeing Specialist at Brook, talks about their recent work with young boys and men to re-design our new discussion-based misogyny lesson.   The rise of online influencers has brought harmful gender stereotypes and…

Men’s Digital Lives and Their Impact on Wellbeing

For Sexual Health Week we’re exploring how being chronically online is shaping our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. In this blog, Dan Guinness, Managing Director of Beyond Equality…

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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The Problem Isn’t Gaming – It’s NPC Adults

Many parents and professionals are quick to dismiss gaming. But when we ignore the world where many boys find belonging, we miss chances to connect. In this blog, Brook Product…

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A Brief History of Online Misogyny

Rachel Gambling is a Health Promotion Specialist for Brook Southend. In her free time she writes poetry and creates content for her website @girlblogzine which is dedicated to riot grrrl…

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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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6 tips to build critical thinking and digital literacy in the classroom

In the world of AI, deepfakes, filters, influencers and myths rampant on social media, critical thinking skills have never been more important. In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Resource Development…

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Countering online misogyny in the classroom

Nick Dunne is Brook’s Head of Business Development. He has over 20 years of experience as a sexual health educator and trauma-informed counsellor, in particular with boys and young men. In this blog,…